PRESS RELEASE – SILVERLINE BOOKS DEBUTS TWO NEW CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVELS, THE LAVA IS A FLOOR AND TIMOTHY & THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL, THIS AUGUST!
Silverline Books expands line of children’s graphic novels with THE LAVA IS A FLOOR and TIMOTHY & THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL!
22 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) – This August Silverline Books, the children’s graphic novel imprint from Image Comics, debuts two all-new titles showcasing the human side of two very fantastic situations, THE LAVA IS A FLOOR by writer Justin Shady with artist Jeremy R. Scott and TIMOTHY & THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL by writer Michael Bullock with artist Michael Metcalf!
"I was immediately impressed with the way THE LAVA IS A FLOOR and TIMOTHY & THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL both appeal to a child’s sense of humor, while the vivid imagery captures the imaginations of new and reluctant readers alike, " Silverline Publisher Jim Valentino said. “Both books give unique twists on the everyday experiences of children, making them enjoyable for both kids and their parents.”
Silverline Books continues its tradition of bridging the gap between comics and children’s story books for a new generation of fans with THE LAVA IS A FLOOR and TIMOTHY AND THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL. THE LAVA IS A FLOOR is the story of a brother and sister troubled by a typical childhood dillema; they’re bored. Although these are not your typical sibling duo--they’re monsters living in the crater of a volcano! Using their imaginations they pretend to be the strangest creatures they can think of: humans! In TIMOTHY AND THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL, a young boy named Timothy soon finds out that with a seemingly normal beach towel he can transport himself to other worlds and times, including into the midst of an inter-galactic war!
THE LAVA IS A FLOOR (JUN090325), a 32-page full color hard cover book for $12.99, will be in stores August 5, 2009. TIMOTHY AND THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL (JUN090327), a 112-page full color book $16.99, will be in stores August 26, 2009. For more information please see http://www.silverlinebooks.com.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Hey gang,
This week sees the release of the massive Outlaw Territory western anthology from Image Comics. I was honored to be a part of this big ol' book put together by the mighty Michael Woods. You can find out more about the book at the blog located here: http://outlawterritoryanthology.blogspot.com/
I'm in some pretty damn respectable company, and I'm immensely proud of how my story (with amazing art by Christie Tseng) turned out.
In other news, Noel and I will have a huge announcement about our next book come Comic-Con next month, as well as hopefully some news about Elk's Run's next iteration.
As always, feel free to follow me at my blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter for more up to date and less newsworthy bites. Addresses below.
See you soon,
j.
www.thefialkov.com
This week sees the release of the massive Outlaw Territory western anthology from Image Comics. I was honored to be a part of this big ol' book put together by the mighty Michael Woods. You can find out more about the book at the blog located here: http://outlawterritoryanthology.blogspot.com/
I'm in some pretty damn respectable company, and I'm immensely proud of how my story (with amazing art by Christie Tseng) turned out.
In other news, Noel and I will have a huge announcement about our next book come Comic-Con next month, as well as hopefully some news about Elk's Run's next iteration.
As always, feel free to follow me at my blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter for more up to date and less newsworthy bites. Addresses below.
See you soon,
j.
www.thefialkov.com
Multi-BAFTA award-winning chat show Friday Night With Jonathan Ross airs Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BBC AMERICA.
In the June 26 episode, Jack Black joins Jonathan and promptly challenges him to take his shirt off to see who looks better. Jonathan admits he’s not wearing underwear and is afraid where this all might lead. When Jonathan asks him about his recent weight loss, Jack lets him in on the secret of the "Mime Diet", he also announces the name of the new Tenacious D song, Death Star. Looking very grown up and sophisticated in a suit and tie, Jack admits that, with his 40th birthday coming up in August, "it's time to put childish things away. It's the new me - suits, tie and adult times."
Also joining Jonathan is newly reformed boy-band Take That plus comedian Sue Perkins and restaurant critic Giles Coren of the British hit Supersizes.
Matthew Fox, David Mitchell and Robert Webb, Davina McCall, and Reverend & The Makers appear on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross Friday, July 3.
Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno) and Florence and the Machine sit down with Jonathan, Friday, July 10.
In the June 26 episode, Jack Black joins Jonathan and promptly challenges him to take his shirt off to see who looks better. Jonathan admits he’s not wearing underwear and is afraid where this all might lead. When Jonathan asks him about his recent weight loss, Jack lets him in on the secret of the "Mime Diet", he also announces the name of the new Tenacious D song, Death Star. Looking very grown up and sophisticated in a suit and tie, Jack admits that, with his 40th birthday coming up in August, "it's time to put childish things away. It's the new me - suits, tie and adult times."
Also joining Jonathan is newly reformed boy-band Take That plus comedian Sue Perkins and restaurant critic Giles Coren of the British hit Supersizes.
Matthew Fox, David Mitchell and Robert Webb, Davina McCall, and Reverend & The Makers appear on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross Friday, July 3.
Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno) and Florence and the Machine sit down with Jonathan, Friday, July 10.
Comics on Comics Live w/ Transformers Executive Producer Don Murphy this Saturday June 27 @ Meltdown Comics in Hollywood!
Autobots, Rollout! On Saturday, June 27, it's Comics on Comics vs. Transformers at Meltdown Comics!
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes mega-producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Shoot ‘Em Up), animation and video game writer/producer Flint Dille (GI Joe, Transformers), along with comedians Tom Franck (Comics and Comics), Asterios Kokkinos (Cracked Magazine, NPR's Marketplace) and Claude Stewart (Comics Unleashed, Last Comic Standing) as they explore The Transformers' cultural impact and social significance, the movie adaptations, and all things giant robot!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95526364210
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Meltdown Comics is located at 7522 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Autobots, Rollout! On Saturday, June 27, it's Comics on Comics vs. Transformers at Meltdown Comics!
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes mega-producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Shoot ‘Em Up), animation and video game writer/producer Flint Dille (GI Joe, Transformers), along with comedians Tom Franck (Comics and Comics), Asterios Kokkinos (Cracked Magazine, NPR's Marketplace) and Claude Stewart (Comics Unleashed, Last Comic Standing) as they explore The Transformers' cultural impact and social significance, the movie adaptations, and all things giant robot!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95526364210
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Meltdown Comics is located at 7522 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friends-
Issue 36 of Comics Waiting Room in now online! Here’s the line-up!
Mark Powers and Ardian Syaf interviewed! Avril Brown chats with the creative team behind the DRESDEN FILES graphic novels and gets the scoop on adapting Jim Butcher’s hero for comics.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/dresdenfiles.html
Guest columnist! Cami Berardi of Comic Book File steps in to discuss whether or not comics have reached a tipping point as far as pricing readers out of the market.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vg.html
Marc Mason pays tribute to one of the greatest comics of the 80s: Scott McCloud’s DESTROY!!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason36.html
Matt Maxwell digs into the archives and examines the Darwyn Cooke masterpiece, THE NEW FRONTIER.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed44.html
Jocelyn Saddler has found the perfect way to get new readers into comics: give them FABLES to read.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/bb11.html
Vince Moore discusses how the situation in Iran is hitting closer to home for him more than most.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince37.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 36 of Comics Waiting Room in now online! Here’s the line-up!
Mark Powers and Ardian Syaf interviewed! Avril Brown chats with the creative team behind the DRESDEN FILES graphic novels and gets the scoop on adapting Jim Butcher’s hero for comics.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/dresdenfiles.html
Guest columnist! Cami Berardi of Comic Book File steps in to discuss whether or not comics have reached a tipping point as far as pricing readers out of the market.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vg.html
Marc Mason pays tribute to one of the greatest comics of the 80s: Scott McCloud’s DESTROY!!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason36.html
Matt Maxwell digs into the archives and examines the Darwyn Cooke masterpiece, THE NEW FRONTIER.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed44.html
Jocelyn Saddler has found the perfect way to get new readers into comics: give them FABLES to read.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/bb11.html
Vince Moore discusses how the situation in Iran is hitting closer to home for him more than most.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince37.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
ESSENTIAL NEW PHOTO BOOK FROM
DARK HORSE DOCUMENTS THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A PUNK ROCK LEGEND
EERIE VON’S MISERY OBSCURA FEATURES OVER 250 PHOTOS, CHRONICLING A CAREER OF OVER 20 YEARS
JUNE 22, MILWAUKIE, OR–From the deepest depths of punk rock’s 1970s primordial wastelands, through the stygian goth swamps of the 1980s, and on into the bloodstained arenas of 1990s heavy metal, Eerie Von witnessed it all.
Beginning as the unofficial photographer for punk legends the Misfits and later taking charge of the bass guitar as a founding member of underground pioneers Samhain and metal gods Danzig, the evil eye of Eerie’s camera captured the dark heart of rock’s most vital and bleeding-edge period, a time when rock and roll was not only dangerous, but downright menacing. Eerie Von’s Misery Obscura offers firsthand insight into everything from the Misfits’ humble beginnings in Lodi, New Jersey, to the heights of Danzig’s stadium-rock glory alongside metal superstars Metallica.
“I’ve been planning this book for twenty years,” Eerie Von stated. “The fans have been begging for it almost as long. It's been a great ride, and I’m glad to be able to share some of it with those who were there, and those who wish they were.”
Misery Obscura is not only an essential visual document of music history; but Eerie’s scrapbook-style stories of triumph and damnation bring to life an era the likes of which will never again be seen. Featuring layout and design by Tom Bejgrowicz, who conceived and executed the release of the infamous Misfits “Coffin Box,” Eerie Von’s Misery Obscura: The Photography of Eerie Von (1981-2009) arrives on shelves this October, just in time for Halloween!
DARK HORSE DOCUMENTS THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A PUNK ROCK LEGEND
EERIE VON’S MISERY OBSCURA FEATURES OVER 250 PHOTOS, CHRONICLING A CAREER OF OVER 20 YEARS
JUNE 22, MILWAUKIE, OR–From the deepest depths of punk rock’s 1970s primordial wastelands, through the stygian goth swamps of the 1980s, and on into the bloodstained arenas of 1990s heavy metal, Eerie Von witnessed it all.
Beginning as the unofficial photographer for punk legends the Misfits and later taking charge of the bass guitar as a founding member of underground pioneers Samhain and metal gods Danzig, the evil eye of Eerie’s camera captured the dark heart of rock’s most vital and bleeding-edge period, a time when rock and roll was not only dangerous, but downright menacing. Eerie Von’s Misery Obscura offers firsthand insight into everything from the Misfits’ humble beginnings in Lodi, New Jersey, to the heights of Danzig’s stadium-rock glory alongside metal superstars Metallica.
“I’ve been planning this book for twenty years,” Eerie Von stated. “The fans have been begging for it almost as long. It's been a great ride, and I’m glad to be able to share some of it with those who were there, and those who wish they were.”
Misery Obscura is not only an essential visual document of music history; but Eerie’s scrapbook-style stories of triumph and damnation bring to life an era the likes of which will never again be seen. Featuring layout and design by Tom Bejgrowicz, who conceived and executed the release of the infamous Misfits “Coffin Box,” Eerie Von’s Misery Obscura: The Photography of Eerie Von (1981-2009) arrives on shelves this October, just in time for Halloween!
In past years the Oni Press Talent Search has been a terrific success, and this year we’re excited to continue our search for up and coming artists at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California July 22nd - 27th, and through the mail until August 15th.
THE GUIDELINES
In order to have your portfolio reviewed, you must illustrate at least one of the below stories. Realizing that different artists are geared towards different subject matter, three professional writers have each developed a five-page script, using a different genre and showcasing a different personal scripting style.
Supernatural comedy titled Our Hero by Philip Gelatt, writer of Labor Days, and Indiana Jones Adventures.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/our_hero_by_Philip_Gelatt.pdf
Espionage thriller titled Cold City by Antony Johnson, writer of Wasteland and the Dead Space video game series.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/cold_city_by_Antony_Johnston.pdf
Western drama titled Medicine Show by Frank Beaton, writer of various short stories appearing in This is a Souvenir, Outlaw Territory, 24/Seven and others.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/medicine_show_by_Frank_Beaton.pdf
At San Diego Comic-Con we will be conducting the Oni Press Talent Search in lieu of portfolio reviews. In order to guarantee a portfolio review appointment with an Oni editor during regular convention hours you will need to illustrate one or more of the three scripts provided. In addition to presenting the original art at the review session, interested parties must also bring with them 8 ½”x11″ photocopies of both penciled art and inked art for Oni Press to keep as reference. Each photocopied page should include the artist’s name, phone number, and e-mail address. The samples are preferred in a manila envelope that also includes the artist’s name and contact information in the address line.
Not attending Comic-Con? While Oni Press DOES NOT accept unsolicited submissions, we will accept Oni Press Talent Search submissions postmarked before August 15th, 2009 and mailed to:
ONI PRESS TALENT SEARCH 2009
1305 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Suite A
Portland, OR 97214
Mailed submissions should be submitted in a manila envelope and include 8 ½”x11″ photocopies of both penciled art and inked art for Oni Press to keep as reference. Each photocopied page should include the artist’s name, phone number, and e-mail address. Submitters will get an e-mail response from Oni Press in three to six months.
If you have any questions concerning Oni Press Talent Search 2009, please email them to talentsearch@onipress.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
Jill Beaton
Assistant Editor and Talent Search Coordinator
Oni Press
Oni Press will not be reviewing portfolios of individuals who have not followed the above guidelines in person or via mail.
Please do not mail us your original ideas or project proposals! Oni Press does not accept unsolicited submissions, except at conventions and only as leave-behind materials. Leave-behind materials should be no larger than 8 ½”x11″ and should include all pertinent contact information, overview, sample script, and sample sequential art in a manila envelope with clearly printed contact information in the address line. Writers may submit without art. Leave-behind materials will not be reviewed on site, but all leave-behind materials will be reviewed upon returning to the Oni offices. Within 3-6 months an editor from Oni Press will contact you regarding your work.
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THE GUIDELINES
In order to have your portfolio reviewed, you must illustrate at least one of the below stories. Realizing that different artists are geared towards different subject matter, three professional writers have each developed a five-page script, using a different genre and showcasing a different personal scripting style.
Supernatural comedy titled Our Hero by Philip Gelatt, writer of Labor Days, and Indiana Jones Adventures.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/our_hero_by_Philip_Gelatt.pdf
Espionage thriller titled Cold City by Antony Johnson, writer of Wasteland and the Dead Space video game series.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/cold_city_by_Antony_Johnston.pdf
Western drama titled Medicine Show by Frank Beaton, writer of various short stories appearing in This is a Souvenir, Outlaw Territory, 24/Seven and others.
http://www.onipress.com/talent_search_2009/medicine_show_by_Frank_Beaton.pdf
At San Diego Comic-Con we will be conducting the Oni Press Talent Search in lieu of portfolio reviews. In order to guarantee a portfolio review appointment with an Oni editor during regular convention hours you will need to illustrate one or more of the three scripts provided. In addition to presenting the original art at the review session, interested parties must also bring with them 8 ½”x11″ photocopies of both penciled art and inked art for Oni Press to keep as reference. Each photocopied page should include the artist’s name, phone number, and e-mail address. The samples are preferred in a manila envelope that also includes the artist’s name and contact information in the address line.
Not attending Comic-Con? While Oni Press DOES NOT accept unsolicited submissions, we will accept Oni Press Talent Search submissions postmarked before August 15th, 2009 and mailed to:
ONI PRESS TALENT SEARCH 2009
1305 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Suite A
Portland, OR 97214
Mailed submissions should be submitted in a manila envelope and include 8 ½”x11″ photocopies of both penciled art and inked art for Oni Press to keep as reference. Each photocopied page should include the artist’s name, phone number, and e-mail address. Submitters will get an e-mail response from Oni Press in three to six months.
If you have any questions concerning Oni Press Talent Search 2009, please email them to talentsearch@onipress.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
Jill Beaton
Assistant Editor and Talent Search Coordinator
Oni Press
Oni Press will not be reviewing portfolios of individuals who have not followed the above guidelines in person or via mail.
Please do not mail us your original ideas or project proposals! Oni Press does not accept unsolicited submissions, except at conventions and only as leave-behind materials. Leave-behind materials should be no larger than 8 ½”x11″ and should include all pertinent contact information, overview, sample script, and sample sequential art in a manila envelope with clearly printed contact information in the address line. Writers may submit without art. Leave-behind materials will not be reviewed on site, but all leave-behind materials will be reviewed upon returning to the Oni offices. Within 3-6 months an editor from Oni Press will contact you regarding your work.
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Eisner winning writer and novelist Greg Rucka joins Eisner winner Zeus Comics in Dallas for a special appearance promoting Batwoman’s lead debut in Detective Comics #854. Zeus brings Rucka all the way down from Oregon for this special Dallas signing on Saturday June 27th from 10am to 6pm.
“This is quite a coup that Zeus gets to share this monumental release with Greg,” said Zeus’ out gay owner Richard Neal. Rucka’s Batwoman represents one of DC Comics first lesbian lead characters. The new Detective issue also features a back-up story starring Batwoman’s former love interest Renee Montoya as the Question.
Rucka has taken a direct approach in creating positive images of gay characters in comics. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has recognized Rucka with four media award nominations for his comic work.
Rucka’s extensive comic career includes DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Batman, Gotham Central, Action Comics and Checkmate, Marvel Comics’ Wolverine, Elektra and Black Widow and Oni Press’ Queen and Country and White Out. His comic White Out releases in September as a major motion picture starring Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht.
Rucka’s novel work includes the Atticus Kodiak series and Queen and Country series. Zeus will have copies on hand of his new Atticus Kodiak novel Walking Dead.
The signing is open to the public. All fans are encouraged to bring their own books and comics to sign. Zeus will have a selection on hand for purchase as well.
Pick up a copy of Detective Comics #854 starring Batwoman on Wednesday June 24th and meet writer Greg Rucka on Saturday June 27th from 10am-6pm.
Zeus Comics is located at 4411 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75219. Get Details at http://www.zeuscomics.com/ or 214-219-8697.
link: http://www.zeuscomics.com/events/greg_rucka_signs_at_zeus_comics_for_the_detective_comics_debut_of_batwoman
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Eisner winning writer and novelist Greg Rucka joins Eisner winner Zeus Comics in Dallas for a special appearance promoting Batwoman’s lead debut in Detective Comics #854. Zeus brings Rucka all the way down from Oregon for this special Dallas signing on Saturday June 27th from 10am to 6pm.
“This is quite a coup that Zeus gets to share this monumental release with Greg,” said Zeus’ out gay owner Richard Neal. Rucka’s Batwoman represents one of DC Comics first lesbian lead characters. The new Detective issue also features a back-up story starring Batwoman’s former love interest Renee Montoya as the Question.
Rucka has taken a direct approach in creating positive images of gay characters in comics. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has recognized Rucka with four media award nominations for his comic work.
Rucka’s extensive comic career includes DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Batman, Gotham Central, Action Comics and Checkmate, Marvel Comics’ Wolverine, Elektra and Black Widow and Oni Press’ Queen and Country and White Out. His comic White Out releases in September as a major motion picture starring Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht.
Rucka’s novel work includes the Atticus Kodiak series and Queen and Country series. Zeus will have copies on hand of his new Atticus Kodiak novel Walking Dead.
The signing is open to the public. All fans are encouraged to bring their own books and comics to sign. Zeus will have a selection on hand for purchase as well.
Pick up a copy of Detective Comics #854 starring Batwoman on Wednesday June 24th and meet writer Greg Rucka on Saturday June 27th from 10am-6pm.
Zeus Comics is located at 4411 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75219. Get Details at http://www.zeuscomics.com/ or 214-219-8697.
link: http://www.zeuscomics.com/events/greg_rucka_signs_at_zeus_comics_for_the_detective_comics_debut_of_batwoman
Friday, June 19, 2009
GRANT MORRISON
IS COMING BACK TO
MELTDOWN
The comics legend is signing
Batman and Robin and his new book, Final Crisis!
Los Angeles – June 17th, 2009 - It is time to break brains and separate souls!
It is time to weave wonder and leave mouths agape in the wake of impenetrable accents and extraordinary ideas! It is time for YOU to return to MELTDOWN, because the Scottish swami Grant Morrison is returning to grace us with his presence and give us mere cave dwellers our first bouts of intellectual fire! Are you going to allow the microphone to be dominated with the weeping milk-tears of egg-handed fools who will simply rehash old discussions of the Talmud of Mr. Tawky Tawny or shall we look towards a brighter day to come and inquire after new scripts, songs, fashions and fabulations?
If you consider yourself a worthwhile nerd, a good geek, a fascinating fan of freak fiction, then do us a favor and start formulating your questions now so that we can extract as much information about our favorite characters and series, old and new, and even if for a moment transcend our mortal coil to a dream world of comical capes and quizzical chimpanzees. Come complete the circle and revel in the impossible.
CLIVE BARKER will hold a brief conversation with GRANT MORRISON before the signing. Copies of Mr. Morrison’s latest literary luncheons, Final Crisis HC + Batman and Robin #1, will be on sale. That same day is the release of Batman and Robin # 2. Buy one (or 3) of these 3 books and get into the event in the Meltdown Gallery.
Sadly, no outside items will be allowed due to time constrain on the talent. But don’t despair! Refreshments and music will also be provided.
WHO: GRANT MORRISON
WHY: Signing Batman and Robin and his latest Hard Cover Book, Final Crisis!
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st, 2009 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Meltdown Comics, 7522 SUNSET BLVD, L.A., CA, 90046
www.meltcomics.com
MUSIC PROVIDED BY: iheartcomix.com & DJ Franki Chan
DRINKS: ASAHI & TIBETAN TEA
IS COMING BACK TO
MELTDOWN
The comics legend is signing
Batman and Robin and his new book, Final Crisis!
Los Angeles – June 17th, 2009 - It is time to break brains and separate souls!
It is time to weave wonder and leave mouths agape in the wake of impenetrable accents and extraordinary ideas! It is time for YOU to return to MELTDOWN, because the Scottish swami Grant Morrison is returning to grace us with his presence and give us mere cave dwellers our first bouts of intellectual fire! Are you going to allow the microphone to be dominated with the weeping milk-tears of egg-handed fools who will simply rehash old discussions of the Talmud of Mr. Tawky Tawny or shall we look towards a brighter day to come and inquire after new scripts, songs, fashions and fabulations?
If you consider yourself a worthwhile nerd, a good geek, a fascinating fan of freak fiction, then do us a favor and start formulating your questions now so that we can extract as much information about our favorite characters and series, old and new, and even if for a moment transcend our mortal coil to a dream world of comical capes and quizzical chimpanzees. Come complete the circle and revel in the impossible.
CLIVE BARKER will hold a brief conversation with GRANT MORRISON before the signing. Copies of Mr. Morrison’s latest literary luncheons, Final Crisis HC + Batman and Robin #1, will be on sale. That same day is the release of Batman and Robin # 2. Buy one (or 3) of these 3 books and get into the event in the Meltdown Gallery.
Sadly, no outside items will be allowed due to time constrain on the talent. But don’t despair! Refreshments and music will also be provided.
WHO: GRANT MORRISON
WHY: Signing Batman and Robin and his latest Hard Cover Book, Final Crisis!
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st, 2009 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Meltdown Comics, 7522 SUNSET BLVD, L.A., CA, 90046
www.meltcomics.com
MUSIC PROVIDED BY: iheartcomix.com & DJ Franki Chan
DRINKS: ASAHI & TIBETAN TEA
IDW Goes Digital with iPhone Comic Book Applications
Debuts new ePublishing initiative with digital TRANSFORMERS comics
San Diego, CA (June 18, 2009) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce today the release of its new line of digital comic applications, allowing fans to download comics directly to their iPhone or iPod Touch, The company’s TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN movie prequels and adaptation comics, under license from Hasbro, Inc., are the first wave of IDW’s own digital applications.
“E-publishing is clearly becoming an important part of the comics world, and IDW is leading the way,” said company CEO Ted Adams. “With these new apps, people who have never even been to a comic book store can now begin enjoying this great medium in a whole new way.”
The twelve new movie-related digital comics are a must-read for all TRANSFORMERS fan, setting the stage for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, this summer’s next blockbuster film. In Alliance, readers journey across the globe as humans and AUTOBOTS join forces to defend Earth against the DECEPTICON threat. The very origins of CYBERTRON are revealed in Defiance, fully preparing fans for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, which picks up directly where the prequel comics leave off.
The TRANSFORMERS comics are supported with a custom landing page on the iTunes store and feature panel-by-panel viewing, easy to use controls, such as “swipe” navigation, and a convenient table of contents function.
These digital comic applications are the first major initiative from IDW’s new ePublishing division, helmed by Jeff Webber. Through partnerships with outside companies, IDW has already created nearly 40 digital comics, including dozens of Top 100 best sellers, such as Star Trek: Countdown. The TRANSFORMERS digital comics are the first that IDW is releasing with its own exclusive software.
“Launching our own iPhone comics is a big step for IDW, and fans of our lineup should look for many more to come,” said Webber.
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iTunes is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
Debuts new ePublishing initiative with digital TRANSFORMERS comics
San Diego, CA (June 18, 2009) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce today the release of its new line of digital comic applications, allowing fans to download comics directly to their iPhone or iPod Touch, The company’s TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN movie prequels and adaptation comics, under license from Hasbro, Inc., are the first wave of IDW’s own digital applications.
“E-publishing is clearly becoming an important part of the comics world, and IDW is leading the way,” said company CEO Ted Adams. “With these new apps, people who have never even been to a comic book store can now begin enjoying this great medium in a whole new way.”
The twelve new movie-related digital comics are a must-read for all TRANSFORMERS fan, setting the stage for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, this summer’s next blockbuster film. In Alliance, readers journey across the globe as humans and AUTOBOTS join forces to defend Earth against the DECEPTICON threat. The very origins of CYBERTRON are revealed in Defiance, fully preparing fans for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, which picks up directly where the prequel comics leave off.
The TRANSFORMERS comics are supported with a custom landing page on the iTunes store and feature panel-by-panel viewing, easy to use controls, such as “swipe” navigation, and a convenient table of contents function.
These digital comic applications are the first major initiative from IDW’s new ePublishing division, helmed by Jeff Webber. Through partnerships with outside companies, IDW has already created nearly 40 digital comics, including dozens of Top 100 best sellers, such as Star Trek: Countdown. The TRANSFORMERS digital comics are the first that IDW is releasing with its own exclusive software.
“Launching our own iPhone comics is a big step for IDW, and fans of our lineup should look for many more to come,” said Webber.
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iTunes is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
PRESS RELEASE - CHRIS GIARRUSSO'S G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS MAINTAINS A LOWER PRICE THAN EVER BEFORE!
G-MAN CAPE CRISIS, originally anticipated at $3.50, will have a cover price of $2.99 for the entire series!
17 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - While G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS, the all-new mini-series from MINI-MARVELS cartoonist Chris Giarrusso, was originally anticipated with a cover price of $3.50, it will now feature the lower price of only $2.99!
"I know the recent price jump on a lot of mainstream titles has fans watching their wallets more than ever," Giarrusso said. "It's especially difficult to keep prices down on non-mainstream titles that don't have advertisement dollars helping to offset costs, but I'm very happy that with Image, the price of G-MAN will actually be lower than anticipated, retailing for $2.99."
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS is the five-issue follow up to G-MAN: LEARNING TO FLY, a compilation of all of G-MAN's appearances to date, and shows what happens when pieces of G-MAN's magic cape fall into the wrong hands. While G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS was originally solicited at $3.50, the entire series will maintain a $2.99 price point, ensuring fans of all ages can afford to give the series a try!
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #1 (JUN090322), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores August 12th, 2009. G-MAN: LEARNING TO FLY DIGEST (MAR092415), a 96-page full color digest tradepaperback for $9.99, is available now. For more information on Chris Giarrusso and G-Man, please see http://www.chrisgcomics.com.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
G-MAN CAPE CRISIS, originally anticipated at $3.50, will have a cover price of $2.99 for the entire series!
17 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - While G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS, the all-new mini-series from MINI-MARVELS cartoonist Chris Giarrusso, was originally anticipated with a cover price of $3.50, it will now feature the lower price of only $2.99!
"I know the recent price jump on a lot of mainstream titles has fans watching their wallets more than ever," Giarrusso said. "It's especially difficult to keep prices down on non-mainstream titles that don't have advertisement dollars helping to offset costs, but I'm very happy that with Image, the price of G-MAN will actually be lower than anticipated, retailing for $2.99."
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS is the five-issue follow up to G-MAN: LEARNING TO FLY, a compilation of all of G-MAN's appearances to date, and shows what happens when pieces of G-MAN's magic cape fall into the wrong hands. While G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS was originally solicited at $3.50, the entire series will maintain a $2.99 price point, ensuring fans of all ages can afford to give the series a try!
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #1 (JUN090322), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores August 12th, 2009. G-MAN: LEARNING TO FLY DIGEST (MAR092415), a 96-page full color digest tradepaperback for $9.99, is available now. For more information on Chris Giarrusso and G-Man, please see http://www.chrisgcomics.com.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Eisner winning writer and novelist Greg Rucka joins Eisner winner Zeus Comics in Dallas for a special appearance promoting Batwoman’s lead debut in Detective Comics #854. Zeus brings Rucka all the way down from Oregon for this special Dallas signing on Saturday June 27th from 10am to 6pm.
“This is quite a coup that Zeus gets to share this monumental release with Greg,” said Zeus’ out gay owner Richard Neal. Rucka’s Batwoman represents one of DC Comics first lesbian lead characters. The new Detective issue also features a back-up story starring Batwoman’s former love interest Renee Montoya as the Question.
Rucka has taken a direct approach in creating positive images of gay characters in comics. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has recognized Rucka with four media award nominations for his comic work.
Rucka’s extensive comic career includes DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Batman, Gotham Central, Action Comics and Checkmate, Marvel Comics’ Wolverine, Elektra and Black Widow and Oni Press’ Queen and Country and White Out. His comic White Out releases in September as a major motion picture starring Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht.
Rucka’s novel work includes the Atticus Kodiak series and Queen and Country series. Zeus will have copies on hand of his new Atticus Kodiak novel Walking Dead.
The signing is open to the public. All fans are encouraged to bring their own books and comics to sign. Zeus will have a selection on hand for purchase as well.
Pick up a copy of Detective Comics #854 starring Batwoman on Wednesday June 24th and meet writer Greg Rucka on Saturday June 27th from 10am-6pm.
Zeus Comics is located at 4411 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75219. Get Details at http://www.zeuscomics.com/ or 214-219-8697.
link: http://www.zeuscomics.com/events/greg_rucka_signs_at_zeus_comics_for_the_detective_comics_debut_of_batwoman
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Eisner winning writer and novelist Greg Rucka joins Eisner winner Zeus Comics in Dallas for a special appearance promoting Batwoman’s lead debut in Detective Comics #854. Zeus brings Rucka all the way down from Oregon for this special Dallas signing on Saturday June 27th from 10am to 6pm.
“This is quite a coup that Zeus gets to share this monumental release with Greg,” said Zeus’ out gay owner Richard Neal. Rucka’s Batwoman represents one of DC Comics first lesbian lead characters. The new Detective issue also features a back-up story starring Batwoman’s former love interest Renee Montoya as the Question.
Rucka has taken a direct approach in creating positive images of gay characters in comics. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has recognized Rucka with four media award nominations for his comic work.
Rucka’s extensive comic career includes DC Comics’ Wonder Woman, Batman, Gotham Central, Action Comics and Checkmate, Marvel Comics’ Wolverine, Elektra and Black Widow and Oni Press’ Queen and Country and White Out. His comic White Out releases in September as a major motion picture starring Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht.
Rucka’s novel work includes the Atticus Kodiak series and Queen and Country series. Zeus will have copies on hand of his new Atticus Kodiak novel Walking Dead.
The signing is open to the public. All fans are encouraged to bring their own books and comics to sign. Zeus will have a selection on hand for purchase as well.
Pick up a copy of Detective Comics #854 starring Batwoman on Wednesday June 24th and meet writer Greg Rucka on Saturday June 27th from 10am-6pm.
Zeus Comics is located at 4411 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75219. Get Details at http://www.zeuscomics.com/ or 214-219-8697.
link: http://www.zeuscomics.com/events/greg_rucka_signs_at_zeus_comics_for_the_detective_comics_debut_of_batwoman
DAVID TENNANT AND RUSSELL T DAVIES ATTENDING COMIC-CON 2009
- BBC hosts Doctor Who talent for their first ever appearance at Comic-Con -
New York, NY – June 17, 2009 – In support of BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere of four Doctor Who Specials, the Doctor himself, David Tennant, will appear alongside writer/executive producer Russell T Davies at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego. They will take part in a Doctor Who panel along with executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, Sunday July 26, 10:00-11:00am PT.
David will travel to Comic-Con, fresh from the Doctor Who set, having shot his final scenes as the tenth Time Lord. He and fellow panelists will discuss the latest incarnation of television’s longest running science fiction series and take questions from the floor. There will also be exclusive sneak peeks from the upcoming specials.
Fans can visit the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629) to capture their own photograph alongside part of the Doctor Who set - as well as purchase exclusive merchandise including David Tennant figures.
Fans of BBC AMERICA’s highest rated show ever, Torchwood, which will have just completed the five-part special, Children of Earth, will get to chat with the stars and makers of the show first-hand. Just 48 hours after the last episode, the show makes a return visit to Comic-Con with a panel featuring star John Barrowman, writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, Sunday July 26, 2:15-3:45pm PT.
As part of the same panel, Sunday July 26, 2:15-3:45pm PT, catch the talent from BBC AMERICA’s most buzzed about new sci fi drama, Being Human. Creator and writer, Toby Whithouse, plus lead actors Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner, talk about the inspiration for the show and what it’s like to play three twenty-somethings with secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. All four panelists will be signing exclusively at the BBC AMERICA booth, Saturday July 25, 3:00-4:00pm PT.
Cult comedy favorite and BAFTA-nominated, The Mighty Boosh, comes to Comic-Con for the first time to celebrate the airing of all three seasons on Adult Swim, and the BBC’s DVD release, just two days before the convention begins. Inspired by the Perrier Comedy Award-winning live comedy show, creators-stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, along with actors Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown, will be on stage to discuss the magical, bizarre and exciting world of The Boosh, Friday, July 24, 4:45-5:45pm. The hit UK comedy series follows crazy zookeepers Howard Moon and Vince Noir and was described by The San Jose Mercury News as “an acid-trip fantasy-comedy [that] is seriously deranged and seriously funny.”
Fans can also catch exclusive BBC AMERICA screenings during the convention with back to back episodes of Doctor Who and Torchwood. Key talent from both shows introduce the last episode of the five part series Torchwood: Children of Earth and a U.S. premiere viewing of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first of four specials starring David Tennant.
Underground Toys (#3949) will be selling their entire Doctor Who and Torchwood lines of toys and novelty items. In addition, this year they will once again introduce new limited edition Comic-Con action figures that have never been seen before.
BBC AMERICA Comic-Con Panel and Signing Schedule
Friday, July 24
4:45-5:45pm The Mighty Boosh: creators-stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding along with actors Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown will be on stage to discuss the magical, bizarre and exciting world of The Boosh, currently airing on Adult Swim and released on DVD by the BBC two days before the convention begins. The San Jose Mercury News describes the show as “an acid-trip fantasy-comedy [that] is seriously deranged and seriously funny.” Room 6A
3:30-4:30pm The Mighty Boosh signing in the Autograph Area.
Saturday, July 25
3:00-4:00pm Being Human: creator Toby Whithouse and actors Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner signing at the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629).
7:30-10:00pm Torchwood/Doctor Who: Key talent from both shows introduce the last episode of the five part series Torchwood: Children of Earth and an advance viewing of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first of four specials starring David Tennant. Room 6A
Sunday, July 26
10:00-11:00am Doctor Who: actor David Tennant, writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, director Euros Lyn and executive producer Julie Gardner discuss their creative process and experiences working on BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who with exclusive clips and a Q&A session. Ballroom 20
2:15-3:45pm Being Human/Torchwood: Being Human creator Toby Whithouse and cast members Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner, are on stage to give an inside look at BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere sci-fi drama about the lives of three twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. Following that actor John Barrowman, creator/writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn talk about the making of the epic five-night television event Torchwood: Children of Earth as well as take questions from the fans. Room 6BCF
About BBC Worldwide, America:
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK public broadcaster, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, Rhode Island. The business brings together the seven core BBC Worldwide divisions: Channels, Content & Production, Sales & Distribution, Global Brands, Digital Media, Home Entertainment & Magazines. The highly acclaimed cable channel BBC America, now available in 64 million homes, and the smash hit Dancing with the Stars, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions are among the key brands in the region.
- BBC hosts Doctor Who talent for their first ever appearance at Comic-Con -
New York, NY – June 17, 2009 – In support of BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere of four Doctor Who Specials, the Doctor himself, David Tennant, will appear alongside writer/executive producer Russell T Davies at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego. They will take part in a Doctor Who panel along with executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, Sunday July 26, 10:00-11:00am PT.
David will travel to Comic-Con, fresh from the Doctor Who set, having shot his final scenes as the tenth Time Lord. He and fellow panelists will discuss the latest incarnation of television’s longest running science fiction series and take questions from the floor. There will also be exclusive sneak peeks from the upcoming specials.
Fans can visit the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629) to capture their own photograph alongside part of the Doctor Who set - as well as purchase exclusive merchandise including David Tennant figures.
Fans of BBC AMERICA’s highest rated show ever, Torchwood, which will have just completed the five-part special, Children of Earth, will get to chat with the stars and makers of the show first-hand. Just 48 hours after the last episode, the show makes a return visit to Comic-Con with a panel featuring star John Barrowman, writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn, Sunday July 26, 2:15-3:45pm PT.
As part of the same panel, Sunday July 26, 2:15-3:45pm PT, catch the talent from BBC AMERICA’s most buzzed about new sci fi drama, Being Human. Creator and writer, Toby Whithouse, plus lead actors Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner, talk about the inspiration for the show and what it’s like to play three twenty-somethings with secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. All four panelists will be signing exclusively at the BBC AMERICA booth, Saturday July 25, 3:00-4:00pm PT.
Cult comedy favorite and BAFTA-nominated, The Mighty Boosh, comes to Comic-Con for the first time to celebrate the airing of all three seasons on Adult Swim, and the BBC’s DVD release, just two days before the convention begins. Inspired by the Perrier Comedy Award-winning live comedy show, creators-stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, along with actors Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown, will be on stage to discuss the magical, bizarre and exciting world of The Boosh, Friday, July 24, 4:45-5:45pm. The hit UK comedy series follows crazy zookeepers Howard Moon and Vince Noir and was described by The San Jose Mercury News as “an acid-trip fantasy-comedy [that] is seriously deranged and seriously funny.”
Fans can also catch exclusive BBC AMERICA screenings during the convention with back to back episodes of Doctor Who and Torchwood. Key talent from both shows introduce the last episode of the five part series Torchwood: Children of Earth and a U.S. premiere viewing of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first of four specials starring David Tennant.
Underground Toys (#3949) will be selling their entire Doctor Who and Torchwood lines of toys and novelty items. In addition, this year they will once again introduce new limited edition Comic-Con action figures that have never been seen before.
BBC AMERICA Comic-Con Panel and Signing Schedule
Friday, July 24
4:45-5:45pm The Mighty Boosh: creators-stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding along with actors Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown will be on stage to discuss the magical, bizarre and exciting world of The Boosh, currently airing on Adult Swim and released on DVD by the BBC two days before the convention begins. The San Jose Mercury News describes the show as “an acid-trip fantasy-comedy [that] is seriously deranged and seriously funny.” Room 6A
3:30-4:30pm The Mighty Boosh signing in the Autograph Area.
Saturday, July 25
3:00-4:00pm Being Human: creator Toby Whithouse and actors Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner signing at the BBC AMERICA booth (#3629).
7:30-10:00pm Torchwood/Doctor Who: Key talent from both shows introduce the last episode of the five part series Torchwood: Children of Earth and an advance viewing of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, the first of four specials starring David Tennant. Room 6A
Sunday, July 26
10:00-11:00am Doctor Who: actor David Tennant, writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, director Euros Lyn and executive producer Julie Gardner discuss their creative process and experiences working on BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who with exclusive clips and a Q&A session. Ballroom 20
2:15-3:45pm Being Human/Torchwood: Being Human creator Toby Whithouse and cast members Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner, are on stage to give an inside look at BBC AMERICA’s U.S. premiere sci-fi drama about the lives of three twenty-somethings and their secret double-lives – as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. Following that actor John Barrowman, creator/writer/executive producer Russell T Davies, executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn talk about the making of the epic five-night television event Torchwood: Children of Earth as well as take questions from the fans. Room 6BCF
About BBC Worldwide, America:
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK public broadcaster, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, Rhode Island. The business brings together the seven core BBC Worldwide divisions: Channels, Content & Production, Sales & Distribution, Global Brands, Digital Media, Home Entertainment & Magazines. The highly acclaimed cable channel BBC America, now available in 64 million homes, and the smash hit Dancing with the Stars, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions are among the key brands in the region.
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MARK WAID’S IRREDEEMABLE
VOL. 1 JUST $9.99
ISSUE #5 JUST .99 CENTS!
BOTH SHIP ON THE SAME DAY!
$11 Bucks Gets You Caught Up!
NO EXCUSE TO MISS OUT ON THE SERIES OF THE YEAR!
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 includes special afterword by Grant Morrison!
Issue #5 Ships with 3 covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by
Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian
Los Angeles - June 17th, 2009 – This August, BOOM! Studios makes sure you have no excuse to miss out on Mark Waid’s best-selling multiple sell-out IRREDEEMABLE! Get caught up on the first arc with IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB, collecting the first four critically acclaimed issues, for only $9.99 and start the new arc with issue #5 for only .99 cents — both shipping on the same day!
That means you can get caught up on the whole series for just $11 bucks!
IRREDEEMABLE #5 will ship with three covers in a 50/25/25 split. IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB features cover art by John Cassaday, and reprints the special afterword by Grant Morrison that appeared in issue #1.
“BOOM! has always been about getting comics into the hands of fans,” said BOOM! Studios Director of Marketing and Sales Chip Mosher. “IRREDEEMABLE has been a huge hit and this is our chance for fans to get caught up with the whole series for just 11 bucks. No one in their right mind will be missing out on this deal!”
IRREDEEMABLE #1 sold out the day of release, followed by a second print that quickly sold out soon after. IRREDEEMABLE #2 sold out before the issue even hit store shelves, also accompanied by a second printing that quickly sold out. Tremendous re-order activity for IRREDEEMABLE #3 has ensured another sell out in coming weeks. IRREDEEMABLE #4 arrives the first week of July.
Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE has received near unanimous praise for all quarters:
"...one of the most intriguing, suspenseful, grab-you-by-the-throat comics I've ever read. I highly recommend picking it up." – Ain’t It Cool News
"Mark Waid has served up a powerful little story of love and betrayal... “irredeemable" may be the last thing you want to call this series." -- Newsarama
"...the visuals present are nearly tangible. Krause has brought his best work to this book, and Waid makes good use of Krause's talents...Yes, Mark Waid is evil. It makes me a little bit uneasy to say that I hope he continues to be evil, because I sure enjoyed reading it." – Comic Book Resources
"Not just another dismantling of the mythology, IRREDEEMABLE is a masterful tale of the fall of a great hero..." – Project Fanboy
"There really is a tremendous piece of fiction being unveiled here, with precision and fury." – Comic Book Jesus
"...this book wants me to just spout out superlatives like fantastic, great, page turner, stunning visuals, wonderful characterization, not a page or panel wasted, so I’m forced to try and find some other way to tell you 2009 best new series is at BOOM studios and it is called IRREDEEMABLE." – Comics And....
"...one of the strongest debuts of 2009... this is probably one series you won’t want to miss." – Paradox Comics Group
"My local comic shop displays a black shirt with bold white lettering proclaiming ‘Mark Waid is Evil.’ He’s proving it in this book with a devilish grin. Sometimes, as in this case, evil is good." – Jimmy in the Garden
"It's definitely worth a look, especially if you want something that isn't your straight traditional Marvel or DC title." – Comic Vine
"This is an amazing book! I cannot stress how much I truly enjoyed it. Mark Waid has crafted a tale that has captured my attention and left me wanting more... 5/5" – Comics Bulletin
"IRREDEMABLE is an enigmatically twisted tale which grasps your attention from the first page and refuses to let you go..." – Comics Waiting Room
"Anyone who’s read superhero comics for any length of time needs to read this..." – Extra Sequential
"When you see this on the shelf of your local comics store, when you see the tick box on your online order form. MAKE SURE YOU PICK THIS UP. ... unrelenting in its flow, its shocks, its power and its pure brilliance." – 32 Pages
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB price at $9.99 features cover art by John Cassaday interior art by Peter Krause, and carries a Diamond Order Code of JUN090793 with ISBN: 1-934506-90-7 and ISBN13: 978-1-934506-90-5.
IRREDEEMABLE #5 priced at .99 cents features three covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian, and carries a Diamond Order Code: JUN090778.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
MARK WAID’S IRREDEEMABLE
VOL. 1 JUST $9.99
ISSUE #5 JUST .99 CENTS!
BOTH SHIP ON THE SAME DAY!
$11 Bucks Gets You Caught Up!
NO EXCUSE TO MISS OUT ON THE SERIES OF THE YEAR!
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 includes special afterword by Grant Morrison!
Issue #5 Ships with 3 covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by
Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian
Los Angeles - June 17th, 2009 – This August, BOOM! Studios makes sure you have no excuse to miss out on Mark Waid’s best-selling multiple sell-out IRREDEEMABLE! Get caught up on the first arc with IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB, collecting the first four critically acclaimed issues, for only $9.99 and start the new arc with issue #5 for only .99 cents — both shipping on the same day!
That means you can get caught up on the whole series for just $11 bucks!
IRREDEEMABLE #5 will ship with three covers in a 50/25/25 split. IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB features cover art by John Cassaday, and reprints the special afterword by Grant Morrison that appeared in issue #1.
“BOOM! has always been about getting comics into the hands of fans,” said BOOM! Studios Director of Marketing and Sales Chip Mosher. “IRREDEEMABLE has been a huge hit and this is our chance for fans to get caught up with the whole series for just 11 bucks. No one in their right mind will be missing out on this deal!”
IRREDEEMABLE #1 sold out the day of release, followed by a second print that quickly sold out soon after. IRREDEEMABLE #2 sold out before the issue even hit store shelves, also accompanied by a second printing that quickly sold out. Tremendous re-order activity for IRREDEEMABLE #3 has ensured another sell out in coming weeks. IRREDEEMABLE #4 arrives the first week of July.
Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE has received near unanimous praise for all quarters:
"...one of the most intriguing, suspenseful, grab-you-by-the-throat comics I've ever read. I highly recommend picking it up." – Ain’t It Cool News
"Mark Waid has served up a powerful little story of love and betrayal... “irredeemable" may be the last thing you want to call this series." -- Newsarama
"...the visuals present are nearly tangible. Krause has brought his best work to this book, and Waid makes good use of Krause's talents...Yes, Mark Waid is evil. It makes me a little bit uneasy to say that I hope he continues to be evil, because I sure enjoyed reading it." – Comic Book Resources
"Not just another dismantling of the mythology, IRREDEEMABLE is a masterful tale of the fall of a great hero..." – Project Fanboy
"There really is a tremendous piece of fiction being unveiled here, with precision and fury." – Comic Book Jesus
"...this book wants me to just spout out superlatives like fantastic, great, page turner, stunning visuals, wonderful characterization, not a page or panel wasted, so I’m forced to try and find some other way to tell you 2009 best new series is at BOOM studios and it is called IRREDEEMABLE." – Comics And....
"...one of the strongest debuts of 2009... this is probably one series you won’t want to miss." – Paradox Comics Group
"My local comic shop displays a black shirt with bold white lettering proclaiming ‘Mark Waid is Evil.’ He’s proving it in this book with a devilish grin. Sometimes, as in this case, evil is good." – Jimmy in the Garden
"It's definitely worth a look, especially if you want something that isn't your straight traditional Marvel or DC title." – Comic Vine
"This is an amazing book! I cannot stress how much I truly enjoyed it. Mark Waid has crafted a tale that has captured my attention and left me wanting more... 5/5" – Comics Bulletin
"IRREDEMABLE is an enigmatically twisted tale which grasps your attention from the first page and refuses to let you go..." – Comics Waiting Room
"Anyone who’s read superhero comics for any length of time needs to read this..." – Extra Sequential
"When you see this on the shelf of your local comics store, when you see the tick box on your online order form. MAKE SURE YOU PICK THIS UP. ... unrelenting in its flow, its shocks, its power and its pure brilliance." – 32 Pages
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB price at $9.99 features cover art by John Cassaday interior art by Peter Krause, and carries a Diamond Order Code of JUN090793 with ISBN: 1-934506-90-7 and ISBN13: 978-1-934506-90-5.
IRREDEEMABLE #5 priced at .99 cents features three covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian, and carries a Diamond Order Code: JUN090778.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
UNCLE SCROOGE STATUETTE SELLS OUT
IN ADVANCE OF RELEASE!
JUNE 16, MILWAUKIE, OR–Dark Horse Comics has announced that its forthcoming limited-edition statuette of Disney’s Uncle Scrooge character has sold out its edition.
The Oregon-based publisher is giving one of the comic book medium’s most revered casts of characters the Syroco-style treatment in a new series of sculpted statuettes based on Carl Bark’s Uncle Scrooge stories. There are six statuettes scheduled for the initial series.
Dark Horse has won countless accolades for this series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best characters from comic books. Modeled after products that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, these statuettes have been designed and manufactured to be consistent with earlier Syroco-style figures. These latest pieces, sculpted by Yoe! Studio, join the ever-growing collection of the world’s most famous characters from comic strips, books and, cartoons presented by Dark Horse in this unique style.
Described by Craig Yoe as “primitive but charming,” the initial figures are limited to only 950 hand-numbered pieces per character. Uncle Scrooge arrives in August 2009, with the others following monthly. The second statuette will be of Donald Duck, with Gyro Gearloose, Magica De Spell, Gladstone Gander, and one of the Beagle Boys rounding out the program. The edition size will be reduced to an even more limited number after Donald Duck.
The Classic Uncle Scrooge Character series depicts the characters as they were originally presented in the comics. They are also somewhat more rough-hewn than is common, with features including nonslick surface textures, visible seam lines, and other slightly “distressed” aspects, for a vintage look and feel.
“We are delighted with the support from the collector marketplace,” Dark Horse product development head David Scroggy stated, “although it comes as no surprise given the worldwide collector base for Uncle Scrooge. Many consider these to be among the best comics ever produced, and we hope to equal that high standard with these pieces.”
Each hand-numbered statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pin-back button of the character.
IN ADVANCE OF RELEASE!
JUNE 16, MILWAUKIE, OR–Dark Horse Comics has announced that its forthcoming limited-edition statuette of Disney’s Uncle Scrooge character has sold out its edition.
The Oregon-based publisher is giving one of the comic book medium’s most revered casts of characters the Syroco-style treatment in a new series of sculpted statuettes based on Carl Bark’s Uncle Scrooge stories. There are six statuettes scheduled for the initial series.
Dark Horse has won countless accolades for this series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best characters from comic books. Modeled after products that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, these statuettes have been designed and manufactured to be consistent with earlier Syroco-style figures. These latest pieces, sculpted by Yoe! Studio, join the ever-growing collection of the world’s most famous characters from comic strips, books and, cartoons presented by Dark Horse in this unique style.
Described by Craig Yoe as “primitive but charming,” the initial figures are limited to only 950 hand-numbered pieces per character. Uncle Scrooge arrives in August 2009, with the others following monthly. The second statuette will be of Donald Duck, with Gyro Gearloose, Magica De Spell, Gladstone Gander, and one of the Beagle Boys rounding out the program. The edition size will be reduced to an even more limited number after Donald Duck.
The Classic Uncle Scrooge Character series depicts the characters as they were originally presented in the comics. They are also somewhat more rough-hewn than is common, with features including nonslick surface textures, visible seam lines, and other slightly “distressed” aspects, for a vintage look and feel.
“We are delighted with the support from the collector marketplace,” Dark Horse product development head David Scroggy stated, “although it comes as no surprise given the worldwide collector base for Uncle Scrooge. Many consider these to be among the best comics ever produced, and we hope to equal that high standard with these pieces.”
Each hand-numbered statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pin-back button of the character.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
BOOM! @ HEROES CON 2009
JUNE 19TH -21ST
BOOTH #514/613
HEROES CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:
MARK WAID SIGNING…
IRREDEEMABLE #3
JOHN CASSADAY HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1
MRS. INCREDIBLE
HEROES CON EXCLUSIVE HOLOFOIL
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #3
TOM SCIOLI HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
KEITH R.A. DeCANDIDO SIGNING...
FARSCAPE: STRANGE DETRACTORS #2
HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
And don't miss these BOOM! Kids exclusives:
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #3
DAVE ALVAREZ HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
CARS: THE ROOKIE #3
ALLEN GLADFELTER HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
HEROES CONVENTION BOOM! STUDIOS SIGNINGS:
Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE), Keith R.A. DeCandido (FARSCAPE) and Michael Alan Nelson (FALL OF CTHULHU, HEXED) will all be signing at booth #514/613. Come by the booth for a signing schedule!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry’s biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
JUNE 19TH -21ST
BOOTH #514/613
HEROES CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:
MARK WAID SIGNING…
IRREDEEMABLE #3
JOHN CASSADAY HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1
MRS. INCREDIBLE
HEROES CON EXCLUSIVE HOLOFOIL
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #3
TOM SCIOLI HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
KEITH R.A. DeCANDIDO SIGNING...
FARSCAPE: STRANGE DETRACTORS #2
HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
And don't miss these BOOM! Kids exclusives:
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #3
DAVE ALVAREZ HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
CARS: THE ROOKIE #3
ALLEN GLADFELTER HEROES CON VARIANT
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!
HEROES CONVENTION BOOM! STUDIOS SIGNINGS:
Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE), Keith R.A. DeCandido (FARSCAPE) and Michael Alan Nelson (FALL OF CTHULHU, HEXED) will all be signing at booth #514/613. Come by the booth for a signing schedule!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry’s biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
PRESS RELEASE - NEW ISSUE OF INVINCIBLE TO BE SUPER POPULAR AND BELOVED FOR VAGUE, CRYPTIC REASONS!
Something might be happening in INVINCIBLE #63 and whatever it is will quite possibly be rather amazing!
16 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - In an unprecedented move, writer Robert Kirkman and illustrator Ryan Ottley have made a cryptic, semi-confident promise that INVINCIBLE #63 might be kind of a big deal for reasons they wouldn't say and plan to back it up with a special Wednesday shipment direct to comic shops!
"All I'm saying is INVINCIBLE #63 reorders should be double or triple over all retailer's orders combined plus fifty thousand," Kirkman stated. "I even heard President Barack Obama might call a press conference to discuss the contents of this very special issue, because there may be something of national interest in there. Also, every newspaper ever could possibly make it a front page story. Who knows?! All I can say for sure is every single human being on the planet, regardless of whether they read comics or even know what they are, will definitely be extremely interested in this issue, maybe even enough to buy a copy!"
INVINCIBLE #63 might even possibly be the biggest comic book event of all time, up there with The Death of Superman, The Death of Captain America, The Entirety of the Early Nineties and Action Comics #1! The only certainty is everyone must place a ridiculously massive order for a non-returnable product they may or may not make a profit on sometime in the near future. Or never. Don't ask - just buy it! You trust us, right?
Added Image Comics Publisher ericstephenson, "There's a chance this could very possibly an event of undetermined importance, both for comics fans and people of all walks of life, with only the most passing familiarity with comic books, or even books, period. We can't really say what happens in this issue, but trust, something does happen. And it might even be something interesting. Best not to jinx it, though, so let's just go with, 'Something happens.' It's somewhat likely a number of people we have yet to identify will want one. "
INVINCIBLE #63 (APR090384), a 32-page full color comic book easily worth around $500, but costing only $2.99, will be in stores June 17th, 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Something might be happening in INVINCIBLE #63 and whatever it is will quite possibly be rather amazing!
16 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - In an unprecedented move, writer Robert Kirkman and illustrator Ryan Ottley have made a cryptic, semi-confident promise that INVINCIBLE #63 might be kind of a big deal for reasons they wouldn't say and plan to back it up with a special Wednesday shipment direct to comic shops!
"All I'm saying is INVINCIBLE #63 reorders should be double or triple over all retailer's orders combined plus fifty thousand," Kirkman stated. "I even heard President Barack Obama might call a press conference to discuss the contents of this very special issue, because there may be something of national interest in there. Also, every newspaper ever could possibly make it a front page story. Who knows?! All I can say for sure is every single human being on the planet, regardless of whether they read comics or even know what they are, will definitely be extremely interested in this issue, maybe even enough to buy a copy!"
INVINCIBLE #63 might even possibly be the biggest comic book event of all time, up there with The Death of Superman, The Death of Captain America, The Entirety of the Early Nineties and Action Comics #1! The only certainty is everyone must place a ridiculously massive order for a non-returnable product they may or may not make a profit on sometime in the near future. Or never. Don't ask - just buy it! You trust us, right?
Added Image Comics Publisher ericstephenson, "There's a chance this could very possibly an event of undetermined importance, both for comics fans and people of all walks of life, with only the most passing familiarity with comic books, or even books, period. We can't really say what happens in this issue, but trust, something does happen. And it might even be something interesting. Best not to jinx it, though, so let's just go with, 'Something happens.' It's somewhat likely a number of people we have yet to identify will want one. "
INVINCIBLE #63 (APR090384), a 32-page full color comic book easily worth around $500, but costing only $2.99, will be in stores June 17th, 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
DEL REY ANNOUNCES MASSIMO CARNEVALE AS COVER ARTIST
OF STEPHEN KING AND PETER STRAUB’S THE TALISMAN
Nei Ruffino tapped as colorist; Never-before-told prequel, ‘Issue 0,’ to be sold
in comic shops this fall, with a special preview edition released
at Comic-Con International in San Diego
NEW YORK, NY – June 16, 2009 – Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today the cover artist and colorist of The Talisman comics series by Stephen King and Peter Straub.
Cover art will be created by Italian artist Massimo Carnevale, best known in the U.S. for his cover art for Y: The Last Man under DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, and for his covers of the series Northlander. Born in Rome in 1967, Carnevale has done cover art for numerous Italian comics as well as created his own complete stories. He has received numerous awards for his work in both painting and cover design.
Coloring will be done by Nei Ruffino, who is currently working on Supergirl and Green Lantern for DC Comics, and Escape from Wonderland from Zenescope. She has worked on Return to Wonderland and Final Destination from Zenescope, Dragonlance Chronicles from Devil’s Due, and Gunplay from Platinum Comics. Ruffino has also designed toy boxes and worked on online games for Hasbro’s My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop properties.
The epic saga of The Talisman debuts with Issue 0, a never-before-told prequel to the story, to be published by Del Rey Comics this Fall. The Talisman novel, originally published in 1984, is the story of a young teen named Jack Sawyer, who can save his dying mother only by retrieving a magical talisman. To find it he must cross back and forth between our world and the frightening and dangerous landscape of its “twinner” counterpart. Issue 0 explores the separate lives of Jack’s father—in our world, and the mysterious realm known as the Territories—and how evil scheming will forever change Jack’s peaceful life. The series is being adapted by Robin Furth and illustrated by Tony Shasteen. The Talisman Issue 0 will be available in comic book stores everywhere on October 21, 2009.
A limited, black-and-white convention edition of Issue 0 will be available for free exclusively at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, taking place July 22-26. The special issue will be distributed by Del Rey at Booth #1129.
Both The Talisman and its sequel, Black House, are in print with Ballantine Books. Television rights to The Talisman are under development by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
Peter Straub is the author of 17 novels which have been translated into more than 20 languages. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, for Koko.
ABOUT DEL REY:
Del Rey Books (http://www.delreybooks.com) was founded in 1977 as an imprint of Ballantine Books, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, under the guidance of the renowned Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband, Lester del Rey. Del Rey publishes the best of modern fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. No stranger to comics, Del Rey launched Del Rey Manga in 2004 in conjunction with Japanese publisher Kodansha, and quickly began to acquire original graphic novel projects as well. Current and upcoming projects include a four-color graphic novel developed with pop singer Avril Lavigne, Make 5 Wishes; the graphic novel In Odd We Trust, by Dean Koontz and Queenie Chan; the first-ever graphic novel set in the world of Terry Brooks' Shannara universe, Dark Wraith of Shannara; original manga starring Marvel characters in X-Men: Misfits and Wolverine: Prodigal Son; and a four-color original graphic novel set in the Outlander universe, scripted by author Diana Gabaldon herself.
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OF STEPHEN KING AND PETER STRAUB’S THE TALISMAN
Nei Ruffino tapped as colorist; Never-before-told prequel, ‘Issue 0,’ to be sold
in comic shops this fall, with a special preview edition released
at Comic-Con International in San Diego
NEW YORK, NY – June 16, 2009 – Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today the cover artist and colorist of The Talisman comics series by Stephen King and Peter Straub.
Cover art will be created by Italian artist Massimo Carnevale, best known in the U.S. for his cover art for Y: The Last Man under DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, and for his covers of the series Northlander. Born in Rome in 1967, Carnevale has done cover art for numerous Italian comics as well as created his own complete stories. He has received numerous awards for his work in both painting and cover design.
Coloring will be done by Nei Ruffino, who is currently working on Supergirl and Green Lantern for DC Comics, and Escape from Wonderland from Zenescope. She has worked on Return to Wonderland and Final Destination from Zenescope, Dragonlance Chronicles from Devil’s Due, and Gunplay from Platinum Comics. Ruffino has also designed toy boxes and worked on online games for Hasbro’s My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop properties.
The epic saga of The Talisman debuts with Issue 0, a never-before-told prequel to the story, to be published by Del Rey Comics this Fall. The Talisman novel, originally published in 1984, is the story of a young teen named Jack Sawyer, who can save his dying mother only by retrieving a magical talisman. To find it he must cross back and forth between our world and the frightening and dangerous landscape of its “twinner” counterpart. Issue 0 explores the separate lives of Jack’s father—in our world, and the mysterious realm known as the Territories—and how evil scheming will forever change Jack’s peaceful life. The series is being adapted by Robin Furth and illustrated by Tony Shasteen. The Talisman Issue 0 will be available in comic book stores everywhere on October 21, 2009.
A limited, black-and-white convention edition of Issue 0 will be available for free exclusively at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, taking place July 22-26. The special issue will be distributed by Del Rey at Booth #1129.
Both The Talisman and its sequel, Black House, are in print with Ballantine Books. Television rights to The Talisman are under development by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
Peter Straub is the author of 17 novels which have been translated into more than 20 languages. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, for Koko.
ABOUT DEL REY:
Del Rey Books (http://www.delreybooks.com) was founded in 1977 as an imprint of Ballantine Books, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, under the guidance of the renowned Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband, Lester del Rey. Del Rey publishes the best of modern fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. No stranger to comics, Del Rey launched Del Rey Manga in 2004 in conjunction with Japanese publisher Kodansha, and quickly began to acquire original graphic novel projects as well. Current and upcoming projects include a four-color graphic novel developed with pop singer Avril Lavigne, Make 5 Wishes; the graphic novel In Odd We Trust, by Dean Koontz and Queenie Chan; the first-ever graphic novel set in the world of Terry Brooks' Shannara universe, Dark Wraith of Shannara; original manga starring Marvel characters in X-Men: Misfits and Wolverine: Prodigal Son; and a four-color original graphic novel set in the Outlander universe, scripted by author Diana Gabaldon herself.
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PRESS RELEASE - SAVAGE DRAGON'S DART DEBUT HITS A BULLSEYE WITH A FULL SELLOUT AS ITS 150th MILESTONE BLOWS UP TO ONE HUNDRED PAGES!
SAVAGE DRAGON #149 faces a near-immediate complete distribution level sell out as SAVAGE DRAGON #150 expands to over one hundred pages at no extra charge!
15 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Barely forty eight hours after release SAVAGE DRAGON #149, featuring the major debut of the deadly Dart, faces a complete distribution-level sellout just as creator Erik Larsen announces his subsequent issue's milestone expanding from sixty four to one hundred pages with no increase in price.
"I knew Dart was going to be a big deal for SAVAGE DRAGON and it looks like fans reacted well," Larsen said. "She's going to be playing a very significant role in the road ahead, especially in the fallout of our monster sized next issue. #150 will prove to be a major turning point in the live of our Chicago's finest, so much so that keeping it at sixty four pages wasn't enough. Fans who jumped on with Dart's appearance will be very happy with the bulked up hundred page issue."
While SAVAGE DRAGON has gained an increased audience after its highly publicized relaunch several months ago, SAVAGE DRAGON #149 exceeded the previous sell through with its fastest distribution level sellout to date. In addition, even though a second printing will be released with SAVAGE DRAGON #150 this July, first printings of SAVAGE DRAGON #149 may still be available at your local comic book store. SAVAGE DRAGON #150 will now not only feature an extra length thirty-page lead story and the previously announced all-new back up stories with Thor, Vanguard and Chris Giarrusso's G-Man, but also the long lost origin of the Golden Age Daredevil by Charles Biro and the out of print origin of SAVAGE DRAGON.
SAVAGE DRAGON #149 2nd Printing (MAR098163), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores July 1st, 2009 to coincide with SAVAGE DRAGON #150 (MAY090295), a 100-page full color comic book for $5.99.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
SAVAGE DRAGON #149 faces a near-immediate complete distribution level sell out as SAVAGE DRAGON #150 expands to over one hundred pages at no extra charge!
15 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Barely forty eight hours after release SAVAGE DRAGON #149, featuring the major debut of the deadly Dart, faces a complete distribution-level sellout just as creator Erik Larsen announces his subsequent issue's milestone expanding from sixty four to one hundred pages with no increase in price.
"I knew Dart was going to be a big deal for SAVAGE DRAGON and it looks like fans reacted well," Larsen said. "She's going to be playing a very significant role in the road ahead, especially in the fallout of our monster sized next issue. #150 will prove to be a major turning point in the live of our Chicago's finest, so much so that keeping it at sixty four pages wasn't enough. Fans who jumped on with Dart's appearance will be very happy with the bulked up hundred page issue."
While SAVAGE DRAGON has gained an increased audience after its highly publicized relaunch several months ago, SAVAGE DRAGON #149 exceeded the previous sell through with its fastest distribution level sellout to date. In addition, even though a second printing will be released with SAVAGE DRAGON #150 this July, first printings of SAVAGE DRAGON #149 may still be available at your local comic book store. SAVAGE DRAGON #150 will now not only feature an extra length thirty-page lead story and the previously announced all-new back up stories with Thor, Vanguard and Chris Giarrusso's G-Man, but also the long lost origin of the Golden Age Daredevil by Charles Biro and the out of print origin of SAVAGE DRAGON.
SAVAGE DRAGON #149 2nd Printing (MAR098163), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores July 1st, 2009 to coincide with SAVAGE DRAGON #150 (MAY090295), a 100-page full color comic book for $5.99.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Come share a drink and a chat with the editor and some of the illustrators and writers of WORKING: A GRAPHIC ADAPTATION and THE BEATS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY, the two new comix collaborations between HARVEY PEKAR and PAUL BUHLE.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street / 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-505-3360
On hand at this event will be:
Editor, PAUL BUHLE
(A People's History of American Empire: a Graphic Adaptation; From the Lower East Side to Hollywood: Jews in American Popular Culture)
Illustrators/writers including:
DANNY FINGEROTH
(The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels; Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero)
SUMMER MCCLINTON
(http://www.summermcclinton.com)
EMILY NEMENS
(http://www.nemens.com)
JOAN REILLY
(http://www.joanreilly.com)
NICK THORKELSON
(http://www.nickthorkelson.com)
Possible appearance by ED SANDERS
(http://www.furious.com/perfect/sanders.html)
Possible appearance by TULI KUPFERBERG'S SON
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuli_Kupferberg)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street / 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-505-3360
On hand at this event will be:
Editor, PAUL BUHLE
(A People's History of American Empire: a Graphic Adaptation; From the Lower East Side to Hollywood: Jews in American Popular Culture)
Illustrators/writers including:
DANNY FINGEROTH
(The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels; Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero)
SUMMER MCCLINTON
(http://www.summermcclinton.com)
EMILY NEMENS
(http://www.nemens.com)
JOAN REILLY
(http://www.joanreilly.com)
NICK THORKELSON
(http://www.nickthorkelson.com)
Possible appearance by ED SANDERS
(http://www.furious.com/perfect/sanders.html)
Possible appearance by TULI KUPFERBERG'S SON
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuli_Kupferberg)
DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO, WILD @ HEART
NEW YORK, NY – June 12, 2009 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced an acquisition continuing a fan-favorite manga series, and the launch of a brand new series from one of Del Rey Manga’s most popular authors.
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO, the supernatural action series by Akimine Kamijyo, will continue to be published in the US by Del Rey Manga, beginning with a special omnibus edition that collects Volumes 35 and 36 of the Japanese editions into a single package. The story, set in feudal Japan, follows two legendary warriors and rivals, Demon Eyes Kyo and Kyoshiro. One day they meet in battle during a lightning storm, and both fighters mysteriously disappear. Kyoshiro re-emerges several months later, harboring a secret: the soul of Demon Eyes Kyo is locked inside him—and he’s determined to reclaim his body. Volume 35/36 of SAMURAI DEEPER KYO will be published in December 2009.
From the creative mind of Kitchen Princess manga-ka Natsumi Ando comes a new series promising a winning combination of drama, comedy and romance. WILD @ HEART takes the popular Western idea of Tarzan and gives it a fun shôjo manga spin. Chino is like any typical teen looking for love—but instead she finds herself stuck with Hyou, a child her father brings home from the jungle. Now she has to take care of Hyou, the wild child, and help him adapt to life outside of the jungle and in the city. The award-winning and popular Ando is also the creator of the top-selling Zodiac P.I. WILD @ HEART will debut in January 2010.
ABOUT KODANSHA LTD.:
Kodansha is the largest trade book and magazine publisher in Japan. Founded in 1909, the company by virtue of its long history, the quality of its publishing, and its established network of sales and marketing is regarded as the trade book market leader in the publishing business in Japan. Moreover, Kodansha has been recognized as the leading publisher with a mission to introduce Japan through its publishing business.
ABOUT DEL REY MANGA:
Del Rey Books (http://www.delreybooks.com) was founded in 1977 as an imprint of Ballantine Books, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, under the guidance of the renowned Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband, Lester del Rey. Del Rey publishes the best of modern fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. Ballantine Books is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, which is a publishing group of Random House, Inc, the U.S. publishing company of Random House, the trade book publishing division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading international media companies. In 2004 it expanded by launching Del Rey Manga (www.delreymanga.com), which has grown to be a major force in the U.S. graphic-novel field. Bestselling titles include Tsubasa, Negima, xxxHolic, and The Wallflower.
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SAMURAI DEEPER KYO, WILD @ HEART
NEW YORK, NY – June 12, 2009 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced an acquisition continuing a fan-favorite manga series, and the launch of a brand new series from one of Del Rey Manga’s most popular authors.
SAMURAI DEEPER KYO, the supernatural action series by Akimine Kamijyo, will continue to be published in the US by Del Rey Manga, beginning with a special omnibus edition that collects Volumes 35 and 36 of the Japanese editions into a single package. The story, set in feudal Japan, follows two legendary warriors and rivals, Demon Eyes Kyo and Kyoshiro. One day they meet in battle during a lightning storm, and both fighters mysteriously disappear. Kyoshiro re-emerges several months later, harboring a secret: the soul of Demon Eyes Kyo is locked inside him—and he’s determined to reclaim his body. Volume 35/36 of SAMURAI DEEPER KYO will be published in December 2009.
From the creative mind of Kitchen Princess manga-ka Natsumi Ando comes a new series promising a winning combination of drama, comedy and romance. WILD @ HEART takes the popular Western idea of Tarzan and gives it a fun shôjo manga spin. Chino is like any typical teen looking for love—but instead she finds herself stuck with Hyou, a child her father brings home from the jungle. Now she has to take care of Hyou, the wild child, and help him adapt to life outside of the jungle and in the city. The award-winning and popular Ando is also the creator of the top-selling Zodiac P.I. WILD @ HEART will debut in January 2010.
ABOUT KODANSHA LTD.:
Kodansha is the largest trade book and magazine publisher in Japan. Founded in 1909, the company by virtue of its long history, the quality of its publishing, and its established network of sales and marketing is regarded as the trade book market leader in the publishing business in Japan. Moreover, Kodansha has been recognized as the leading publisher with a mission to introduce Japan through its publishing business.
ABOUT DEL REY MANGA:
Del Rey Books (http://www.delreybooks.com) was founded in 1977 as an imprint of Ballantine Books, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, under the guidance of the renowned Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband, Lester del Rey. Del Rey publishes the best of modern fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history. Ballantine Books is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, which is a publishing group of Random House, Inc, the U.S. publishing company of Random House, the trade book publishing division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading international media companies. In 2004 it expanded by launching Del Rey Manga (www.delreymanga.com), which has grown to be a major force in the U.S. graphic-novel field. Bestselling titles include Tsubasa, Negima, xxxHolic, and The Wallflower.
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New from Papercutz in August 2009
GERONIMO STILTON COMES TO COMICS!
Plus: Classics Illustrated presents Mark Twain’s TOM SAWYER
GERONIMO STILTON graphic novel #1: THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
The incredibly popular Geronimo Stilton appears in graphic novel form for the first time in the U.S., with all-new stories never seen in America. Geronimo lives in New Mouse City on Mouse island with his friends and relatives. He works at The Rodent’s Gazette, the city’s most famous newspaper. In this series of graphic novels, Geronimo travels through time to defend history from his arch nemeses, the Pirate Cats. These calculating cats travel back in time to make themselves supreme rulers of Mouse Island!
In “The Discovery of America,” Geronimo and co. join Christopher Columbus on his voyage from Italy to the New World in 1492 in order to stop the Pirate Cats and save all of the mice on Mouse Island.
Geronimo has appeared in chapter books selling more than 30 million copies, according to the authoritative website Licensing.biz -- including 7 million in the United States and nearly 2 million in Canada. What’s more, a series of animated cartoons is in production. So come and enjoy his first graphic novel!
Full-color hardcover graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 56 pages, $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-59707-158-1
See preview art at http://www.papercutz.com/stilton/stilton_preview_pg1.html
GERONIMO STILTON graphic novel #2: THE SECRET OF THE SPHINX
Geronimo Stilton and friends must travel back in time to stop the Pirate Cats and their latest mad scheme! This time, jealous that the face of a man was placed on the body of the Sphinx, the devious felines are determined to coerce the Pharaoh into changing the face of this monument. It’s up to Geronimo and co. to travel back in time and stop the Pirate Cats before it’s too late. If Geronimo fails to thwart the Pirate Cats’ plans, the face of history will be changed forever – literally!
Full-color hardcover graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 56 pages, $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-59707-159-8
CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE #4: THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
By Mark Twain
Adaptation by Jean David Morvan, Frederique Voulyze and Severine Le Fevebvre
Presenting Mark Twain’s timeless stories of Tom Sawyer and his friends Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn, brilliantly brought to comics. Tom’s adventures -- including pirating on the Mississippi River, schoolyard fisticuffs, and his genius fence-painting scheme -- haven’t lost any of their appeal over a hundred years since Twain first wrote about them. Almost every young boy or girl fantasizes of tagging along with Tom and Huck, sharing their incredible escapades. Now, the reader can see the Tom and his friends going through experiences that never grow old.
Full-color paperback graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 144 pages, $13.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-153-6
Also available as a collector’s hardcover, $17.95, ISBN 1-59707-152-9
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit Papercutz’s web site (http://www.papercutz.com), the company’s blog (http://papercutz.com/blog/) and its MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics).
GERONIMO STILTON COMES TO COMICS!
Plus: Classics Illustrated presents Mark Twain’s TOM SAWYER
GERONIMO STILTON graphic novel #1: THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
The incredibly popular Geronimo Stilton appears in graphic novel form for the first time in the U.S., with all-new stories never seen in America. Geronimo lives in New Mouse City on Mouse island with his friends and relatives. He works at The Rodent’s Gazette, the city’s most famous newspaper. In this series of graphic novels, Geronimo travels through time to defend history from his arch nemeses, the Pirate Cats. These calculating cats travel back in time to make themselves supreme rulers of Mouse Island!
In “The Discovery of America,” Geronimo and co. join Christopher Columbus on his voyage from Italy to the New World in 1492 in order to stop the Pirate Cats and save all of the mice on Mouse Island.
Geronimo has appeared in chapter books selling more than 30 million copies, according to the authoritative website Licensing.biz -- including 7 million in the United States and nearly 2 million in Canada. What’s more, a series of animated cartoons is in production. So come and enjoy his first graphic novel!
Full-color hardcover graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 56 pages, $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-59707-158-1
See preview art at http://www.papercutz.com/stilton/stilton_preview_pg1.html
GERONIMO STILTON graphic novel #2: THE SECRET OF THE SPHINX
Geronimo Stilton and friends must travel back in time to stop the Pirate Cats and their latest mad scheme! This time, jealous that the face of a man was placed on the body of the Sphinx, the devious felines are determined to coerce the Pharaoh into changing the face of this monument. It’s up to Geronimo and co. to travel back in time and stop the Pirate Cats before it’s too late. If Geronimo fails to thwart the Pirate Cats’ plans, the face of history will be changed forever – literally!
Full-color hardcover graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 56 pages, $9.95
ISBN: 978-1-59707-159-8
CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED DELUXE #4: THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
By Mark Twain
Adaptation by Jean David Morvan, Frederique Voulyze and Severine Le Fevebvre
Presenting Mark Twain’s timeless stories of Tom Sawyer and his friends Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn, brilliantly brought to comics. Tom’s adventures -- including pirating on the Mississippi River, schoolyard fisticuffs, and his genius fence-painting scheme -- haven’t lost any of their appeal over a hundred years since Twain first wrote about them. Almost every young boy or girl fantasizes of tagging along with Tom and Huck, sharing their incredible escapades. Now, the reader can see the Tom and his friends going through experiences that never grow old.
Full-color paperback graphic novel, 6 ½” x 9”, 144 pages, $13.95, ISBN: 978-1-59707-153-6
Also available as a collector’s hardcover, $17.95, ISBN 1-59707-152-9
SEE PREVIEWS AND MORE AT WWW.PAPERCUTZ.COM
You can order through NBM Publishing at 800-886-1223.
For previews and more, visit Papercutz’s web site (http://www.papercutz.com), the company’s blog (http://papercutz.com/blog/) and its MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/papercutzcomics).
REVENGE COMES THIS AUGUST
WITH
SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN
THE CO-CREATOR OF EUREKA
BRINGS FEUDAL SAMURAI JAPAN TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
Issue #1 Covers Feature art by Superstar artists John Cassaday & Joe Corroney
“If you have yet to jump on the BOOM! train, this is the BOOM! original not to be missed.” – MARK WAID
June 15th, 2009, Los Angeles, CA – This August, writers Andrew Cosby (EUREKA) and Michael Alan Nelson (HEXED) forge a dark tale of revenge and redemption in the twilight of the Samurai age.
Toshiro Ono is the SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN, maker of the finest blades in all Japan. For generations, Ono’s family has sold their fabled swords only to those who follow the Samurai code of honor...but when Toshiro compromises his family ethic, disaster and tragedy follows. Now Toshiro has made it his mission to reclaim every weapon he has ever forged--and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that none of his swords ever kill again.
With covers by superstar artists John Cassaday & Joe Corroney, and introducing the dark, gritty brush work of Ayhan Hayrula on interiors, SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN is a completely fresh vision of the last days of the Samurai.
“SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN is one of the most beautiful--and most disturbing--books we have ever published,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. “The story has a passion to it that really sets it above and apart. If you have yet to jump on the BOOM! train, this is the BOOM! original not to be missed.”
SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN will ship with two covers in a 50/50 split, featuring art by John Cassady (ASTONISHING X-MEN) and Joe Corroney (STAR TREK) and carries a Diamond Order Code of JUN090767.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
WITH
SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN
THE CO-CREATOR OF EUREKA
BRINGS FEUDAL SAMURAI JAPAN TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
Issue #1 Covers Feature art by Superstar artists John Cassaday & Joe Corroney
“If you have yet to jump on the BOOM! train, this is the BOOM! original not to be missed.” – MARK WAID
June 15th, 2009, Los Angeles, CA – This August, writers Andrew Cosby (EUREKA) and Michael Alan Nelson (HEXED) forge a dark tale of revenge and redemption in the twilight of the Samurai age.
Toshiro Ono is the SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN, maker of the finest blades in all Japan. For generations, Ono’s family has sold their fabled swords only to those who follow the Samurai code of honor...but when Toshiro compromises his family ethic, disaster and tragedy follows. Now Toshiro has made it his mission to reclaim every weapon he has ever forged--and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that none of his swords ever kill again.
With covers by superstar artists John Cassaday & Joe Corroney, and introducing the dark, gritty brush work of Ayhan Hayrula on interiors, SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN is a completely fresh vision of the last days of the Samurai.
“SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN is one of the most beautiful--and most disturbing--books we have ever published,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. “The story has a passion to it that really sets it above and apart. If you have yet to jump on the BOOM! train, this is the BOOM! original not to be missed.”
SWORDSMITH ASSASSIN will ship with two covers in a 50/50 split, featuring art by John Cassady (ASTONISHING X-MEN) and Joe Corroney (STAR TREK) and carries a Diamond Order Code of JUN090767.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Comics on Comics Live w/ The Dark Knight Executive Producer Michael Uslan this Tuesday June 16 @ Dream World Comics in Los Angeles!
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes Michael Uslan, the executive producer of all six Batman movies as well as the writer of the upcoming Archie # 600 which features the much anticipated wedding of Archie & Veronica! Also appearing on the show are comedians Ken Pringle (Chucklemonkey.com), Ed Greer (Comedy Meltdown) and pop culture guru Bob Peterson (CC2K.us) for another round of Comics and Comedy!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104552279088
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Dream World Comics is located at 12400 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles.
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes Michael Uslan, the executive producer of all six Batman movies as well as the writer of the upcoming Archie # 600 which features the much anticipated wedding of Archie & Veronica! Also appearing on the show are comedians Ken Pringle (Chucklemonkey.com), Ed Greer (Comedy Meltdown) and pop culture guru Bob Peterson (CC2K.us) for another round of Comics and Comedy!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104552279088
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Dream World Comics is located at 12400 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles.
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
URBANIACS SNAPS OUT 14 MILLIONTH WEDGIE
ON EVE OF iPHONE LAUNCH
Urbaniacs' Mayor DaMan Announces Latest Milestone as Wedgie Toss 2 Goes Mobile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ENCINO, Calif. – (June 11, 2009) – On the eve of the worldwide launch of Wedgie Toss 2 for the iPhone this week, Urbaniacs.com, the online comic book world come to life, reached a new milestone with the snapping of the virtual world’s 14 millionth wedgie, it was shouted from the rooftops of Urbanville by the town’s leading political figure, Mayor DaMan.
Released just a year ago, Wedgie Toss 2 was immediately embraced by the teen/tween residents of the burgeoning virtual world of Urbaniacs, who have since snapped out over 14 million game plays on www.urbaniacs.com and over 80 flash game aggregator Web sites.
"We believe 14 million+ wedgies breaks the record," said company president Josh Fisher. "What kind of record, we're not sure. If not a flash game record, then we'll claim the virtual wedgies record."
On the heels of the game’s latest milestone, Wedgie Toss 2 is embarking on a quest to conquer the world of mobile and handheld gaming devices as the latest application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Wedgie Toss 2 is now available at iTunes for 99 cents.
Wedgie Toss 2 is just one of over 25 flash games on Urbaniacs, a free social game community developed by Brandissimo! with over 150,000 members who create their own virtual super-avatar, make friends ("Homies") and take on their Arch-Enemies in multi-player battles.
ABOUT URBANIACS
Urbaniacs is a comic book world come to virtual life. Transform your online self into your own funk-infused super-avatar known as an “Urbanic.” Meet new “Homeys” or challenge your “Arch enemies” in a multiplayer battle. Each Urbaniac can be customized in thousands of ways. While the characters and styles are immediately attractive to younger audiences, the depth, clever games, and irreverent sensibility appeal to the teens and adults who play. There is a wide range of humorous and entertaining interactions for anyone looking for an adventure. Direct your Urbaniac to “The Streets” to chat with friends and show off funky super powers, or cruise to the “Arena” to take out some aggressions with a hilarious round of “Wedgie Toss.” Join a local challenge to become a “Boombox” master, or spend some time earning “Urbos” (Urbanville’s currency) while playing “Beat Bot Boogie.” There are many compelling social community features built into the comic gameplay of the world. Once you’ve earned some Urbos, you can head down to the “Pimp Out Depot” to trade them in for some fresh new gear and gadgets to equip on your Urbaniac. But be careful! At any moment, you could be faced with a challenge, assault, or battle by another Urbaniac or one of the in-game characters. Scared? Don’t be. Just invite some Homeys along and you and your crew could take over the city in no time.
The group elements make the site come to life. Try your best to out-rap Urbanville’s Mayor DaMan in the “Freestyle” rap forum or check out the “Newbie” posts to get some insider tips about how to play the more challenging games. Better yet, create your own forum and see how the Urbaniacs community responds. Urbaniacs is an evolving virtual world created to inspire the imagination and provide hours of funk funny, funky entertainment and adventure to all who participate.
For more information please visit Urbaniacs.com.
ON EVE OF iPHONE LAUNCH
Urbaniacs' Mayor DaMan Announces Latest Milestone as Wedgie Toss 2 Goes Mobile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ENCINO, Calif. – (June 11, 2009) – On the eve of the worldwide launch of Wedgie Toss 2 for the iPhone this week, Urbaniacs.com, the online comic book world come to life, reached a new milestone with the snapping of the virtual world’s 14 millionth wedgie, it was shouted from the rooftops of Urbanville by the town’s leading political figure, Mayor DaMan.
Released just a year ago, Wedgie Toss 2 was immediately embraced by the teen/tween residents of the burgeoning virtual world of Urbaniacs, who have since snapped out over 14 million game plays on www.urbaniacs.com and over 80 flash game aggregator Web sites.
"We believe 14 million+ wedgies breaks the record," said company president Josh Fisher. "What kind of record, we're not sure. If not a flash game record, then we'll claim the virtual wedgies record."
On the heels of the game’s latest milestone, Wedgie Toss 2 is embarking on a quest to conquer the world of mobile and handheld gaming devices as the latest application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Wedgie Toss 2 is now available at iTunes for 99 cents.
Wedgie Toss 2 is just one of over 25 flash games on Urbaniacs, a free social game community developed by Brandissimo! with over 150,000 members who create their own virtual super-avatar, make friends ("Homies") and take on their Arch-Enemies in multi-player battles.
ABOUT URBANIACS
Urbaniacs is a comic book world come to virtual life. Transform your online self into your own funk-infused super-avatar known as an “Urbanic.” Meet new “Homeys” or challenge your “Arch enemies” in a multiplayer battle. Each Urbaniac can be customized in thousands of ways. While the characters and styles are immediately attractive to younger audiences, the depth, clever games, and irreverent sensibility appeal to the teens and adults who play. There is a wide range of humorous and entertaining interactions for anyone looking for an adventure. Direct your Urbaniac to “The Streets” to chat with friends and show off funky super powers, or cruise to the “Arena” to take out some aggressions with a hilarious round of “Wedgie Toss.” Join a local challenge to become a “Boombox” master, or spend some time earning “Urbos” (Urbanville’s currency) while playing “Beat Bot Boogie.” There are many compelling social community features built into the comic gameplay of the world. Once you’ve earned some Urbos, you can head down to the “Pimp Out Depot” to trade them in for some fresh new gear and gadgets to equip on your Urbaniac. But be careful! At any moment, you could be faced with a challenge, assault, or battle by another Urbaniac or one of the in-game characters. Scared? Don’t be. Just invite some Homeys along and you and your crew could take over the city in no time.
The group elements make the site come to life. Try your best to out-rap Urbanville’s Mayor DaMan in the “Freestyle” rap forum or check out the “Newbie” posts to get some insider tips about how to play the more challenging games. Better yet, create your own forum and see how the Urbaniacs community responds. Urbaniacs is an evolving virtual world created to inspire the imagination and provide hours of funk funny, funky entertainment and adventure to all who participate.
For more information please visit Urbaniacs.com.
REICHEN LEHMKUHL AND BLUEWATER DEVELOP "THE WASPS" FOR COMICS SERIES AND FEATURE FILM
At the height of World War II, a select group of women blazed the trail as Air Force aviators. These women, known as WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) are the subject of a new action-adventure-fantasy comic series developed by Bluewater Productions and television personality, author and former Air Force captain Reichen Lehmkuhl.
"The Wasps," is inspired by the exploits of Lehmkuhl's real-life grandmother and WASP pilot , Betty Turner Stagg, is a time travel story that follows the adventures of a modern day Air Force pilot trapped in 1942. Along with fighting Nazis, and racing against time to find a mysterious artifact, the hero gets the opportunity to fly and fight alongside his grandmother, a decorated female pilot.
"What attracted me to this story is the dynamic between grandson and grandmother," said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis, "He knows who she is, but can't tell her. There's that thin line between completing the mission and changing history. But most important, it's a love letter to family pride and the bonds of friendship that forge between people in times of danger and adversity."
The comic series, which is also being developed as a feature film, is scheduled to hit the stands 2010. “When I 1st read the comic book script for this, I fell in love with it”. Said Lisa K. Brause, from Golden House Entertainment who is developing this property as a film with Lehmkuhl attached. "Reichen is such an amazing talent, while the story is full of action adventure with a heart. These make the perfect combination to bring to a film." Brause is in development with other comic book properties such as Mike S. Miller's "Deal With the Devil," Frank Cho's "Liberty Meadows" & Bluewater's "Legend of Isis."
Lehmkuhl, best known for his winning stint on CBS' The Amazing Race as well as being a gay advocate said “I never thought I would have the opportunity to help write, design, and publish a comic book series!” said Reichen Lehmkuhl. “When Darren approached us about the project, I knew making my story into a comic book would not only help to make an important point in another effective way and would be a great deal of work, but that this project was going to be fun. I’ve learned so much about this side of the publishing industry and have a new-found respect for those who make it happen.”
Prior to Reichen’s professional acting and entertainment debut, he was playing the role of his life while in the Air Force. Not wanting to face a court martial for being gay, Reichen had to live in two different worlds. These issues will be brought up in the comics series.
The book, co-written by Lehmkuhl, Davis and Adam Gragg is being penciled by Jacob Bear.
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis.” Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in partnership with sci-fi icon William Shatner.
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers.
Following its commitment to green publishing, Bluewater comic books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. FSC certification guarantees that the paper used in Bluewater books contains fiber from well-managed and responsibility harvested forests that meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
About Reichen Lehmkuhl:
Since winning the Amazing Race, Reichen has caught the eye of several casting directors and has appeared on Frasier, The Drew Carey Show, Days of Our Lives, and The Young & The Restless. He has also performed in three movies including “Ethan Greene”, “Partners”, and “The Scorned”, as well as having appeared on his own television show, “The Reichen Show” on the Q Television Network. He is one of the stars of the E! television production “Kill Reality”, and is now on the series “Dante’s Cove” (as Trevor) on the Here! Television Network. He has hosted many other shows on a variety of subjects and on a variety of major and cable networks. "Here’s What We’ll Say”, detailing the hardships of living a lie, hiding his being gay, and what needed to be done to make it through the U.S. Air Force Academy. The book was quickly picked up by Carroll and Graf and has been on shelves world-wide since Fall of 2006.
About WASP:
In the early 1940s, the US Airforce faced a dilemma. Thousands of new airplanes were coming off assembly lines and needed to be delivered to military bases nationwide, yet most of America's pilots were overseas fighting the war. To deal with the backlog, the government launched an experimental program to train women pilots to fly military aircraft. The Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as WASP, were pioneering organizations of civilian female pilots employed to fly military aircraft under the direction of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The female pilots would eventually number in the thousands, each freeing up a male pilot for combat service and duties. Because of the pioneering and the expertise they demonstrated in successfully flying every type of military aircraft, from the fastest fighters to the heaviest bombers, the WASP blazed a trail for women of future generations to follow. The WASP had proven conclusively that female pilots, when given the same training as male pilots, were just as capable as men.
At the height of World War II, a select group of women blazed the trail as Air Force aviators. These women, known as WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) are the subject of a new action-adventure-fantasy comic series developed by Bluewater Productions and television personality, author and former Air Force captain Reichen Lehmkuhl.
"The Wasps," is inspired by the exploits of Lehmkuhl's real-life grandmother and WASP pilot , Betty Turner Stagg, is a time travel story that follows the adventures of a modern day Air Force pilot trapped in 1942. Along with fighting Nazis, and racing against time to find a mysterious artifact, the hero gets the opportunity to fly and fight alongside his grandmother, a decorated female pilot.
"What attracted me to this story is the dynamic between grandson and grandmother," said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis, "He knows who she is, but can't tell her. There's that thin line between completing the mission and changing history. But most important, it's a love letter to family pride and the bonds of friendship that forge between people in times of danger and adversity."
The comic series, which is also being developed as a feature film, is scheduled to hit the stands 2010. “When I 1st read the comic book script for this, I fell in love with it”. Said Lisa K. Brause, from Golden House Entertainment who is developing this property as a film with Lehmkuhl attached. "Reichen is such an amazing talent, while the story is full of action adventure with a heart. These make the perfect combination to bring to a film." Brause is in development with other comic book properties such as Mike S. Miller's "Deal With the Devil," Frank Cho's "Liberty Meadows" & Bluewater's "Legend of Isis."
Lehmkuhl, best known for his winning stint on CBS' The Amazing Race as well as being a gay advocate said “I never thought I would have the opportunity to help write, design, and publish a comic book series!” said Reichen Lehmkuhl. “When Darren approached us about the project, I knew making my story into a comic book would not only help to make an important point in another effective way and would be a great deal of work, but that this project was going to be fun. I’ve learned so much about this side of the publishing industry and have a new-found respect for those who make it happen.”
Prior to Reichen’s professional acting and entertainment debut, he was playing the role of his life while in the Air Force. Not wanting to face a court martial for being gay, Reichen had to live in two different worlds. These issues will be brought up in the comics series.
The book, co-written by Lehmkuhl, Davis and Adam Gragg is being penciled by Jacob Bear.
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis.” Bluewater publishes comic books with legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen and soon will launch a series in partnership with sci-fi icon William Shatner.
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers.
Following its commitment to green publishing, Bluewater comic books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. FSC certification guarantees that the paper used in Bluewater books contains fiber from well-managed and responsibility harvested forests that meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
About Reichen Lehmkuhl:
Since winning the Amazing Race, Reichen has caught the eye of several casting directors and has appeared on Frasier, The Drew Carey Show, Days of Our Lives, and The Young & The Restless. He has also performed in three movies including “Ethan Greene”, “Partners”, and “The Scorned”, as well as having appeared on his own television show, “The Reichen Show” on the Q Television Network. He is one of the stars of the E! television production “Kill Reality”, and is now on the series “Dante’s Cove” (as Trevor) on the Here! Television Network. He has hosted many other shows on a variety of subjects and on a variety of major and cable networks. "Here’s What We’ll Say”, detailing the hardships of living a lie, hiding his being gay, and what needed to be done to make it through the U.S. Air Force Academy. The book was quickly picked up by Carroll and Graf and has been on shelves world-wide since Fall of 2006.
About WASP:
In the early 1940s, the US Airforce faced a dilemma. Thousands of new airplanes were coming off assembly lines and needed to be delivered to military bases nationwide, yet most of America's pilots were overseas fighting the war. To deal with the backlog, the government launched an experimental program to train women pilots to fly military aircraft. The Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as WASP, were pioneering organizations of civilian female pilots employed to fly military aircraft under the direction of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The female pilots would eventually number in the thousands, each freeing up a male pilot for combat service and duties. Because of the pioneering and the expertise they demonstrated in successfully flying every type of military aircraft, from the fastest fighters to the heaviest bombers, the WASP blazed a trail for women of future generations to follow. The WASP had proven conclusively that female pilots, when given the same training as male pilots, were just as capable as men.
PRESS RELEASE - CHEW #1 BITES ITS WAY INTO A SELL OUT!
The cannibalistic crime thriller, CHEW, sells out with a second printing on the way!
10 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - CHEW, the all-new crime series with a cannibalistic twist from writer John Layman and illustrator Rob Guillory, debuted to a near immediate distribution-level sell out despite a significant overprint, resulting in a second printing.
"I've been insisting for years that the comic book industry has been clamoring for more books with double page spreads of non-costumed characters eating soup, and it's gratifying to see there indeed is a robust market for such a book," Layman said. "Big thanks to everybody --retailers, readers and reviewers-- who came out in such shocking numbers to check out something new and different, and more than a little bit weird. Rob Guillory's amazing art certainly played a big part in attracting people's attention, so I want to thank him for his great work as well."
CHEW's star, Detective Tony Chu, is a cop with a secret. As a Cibopath, Detective Chu gets a psychic impression from whatever he eats. While it means he's a hell of a Detective if he can stomach the evidence, once his secret gets out the government makes plans for him, whether he likes it or not. CHEW blends horror, mystery and the strangest ability of them all in an ongoing series of horrific crimes solved in the most horrific way possible. Since its release the book has been receiving an immense amount of buzz with many retailers directly contacting Image for as many copies as they can spare. Even Layman's fellow creators have been talking up the book.
CASANOVA and Uncanny X-Men Writer Matt Fraction commented, "Of all the times John Layman has made me want to throw up, this was the best. CHEW is disturbed and disturbing and warped and grotesque and hilarious and horrifying-- in short, exactly the kind of book we were all afraid John Layman had hiding inside of him somewhere. Now when they find the bodies, we can all hold up copies of CHEW and say SEE? WE TOLD YOU THIS WAS COMING. Oh, and Rob Gullory is going to helllllllllll."
CHEW #1 2nd Printing (APR098373) and CHEW #2 (MAY090346), both thirty-two page full color comic books for $2.99, will be in stores July 1st, 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
The cannibalistic crime thriller, CHEW, sells out with a second printing on the way!
10 June 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - CHEW, the all-new crime series with a cannibalistic twist from writer John Layman and illustrator Rob Guillory, debuted to a near immediate distribution-level sell out despite a significant overprint, resulting in a second printing.
"I've been insisting for years that the comic book industry has been clamoring for more books with double page spreads of non-costumed characters eating soup, and it's gratifying to see there indeed is a robust market for such a book," Layman said. "Big thanks to everybody --retailers, readers and reviewers-- who came out in such shocking numbers to check out something new and different, and more than a little bit weird. Rob Guillory's amazing art certainly played a big part in attracting people's attention, so I want to thank him for his great work as well."
CHEW's star, Detective Tony Chu, is a cop with a secret. As a Cibopath, Detective Chu gets a psychic impression from whatever he eats. While it means he's a hell of a Detective if he can stomach the evidence, once his secret gets out the government makes plans for him, whether he likes it or not. CHEW blends horror, mystery and the strangest ability of them all in an ongoing series of horrific crimes solved in the most horrific way possible. Since its release the book has been receiving an immense amount of buzz with many retailers directly contacting Image for as many copies as they can spare. Even Layman's fellow creators have been talking up the book.
CASANOVA and Uncanny X-Men Writer Matt Fraction commented, "Of all the times John Layman has made me want to throw up, this was the best. CHEW is disturbed and disturbing and warped and grotesque and hilarious and horrifying-- in short, exactly the kind of book we were all afraid John Layman had hiding inside of him somewhere. Now when they find the bodies, we can all hold up copies of CHEW and say SEE? WE TOLD YOU THIS WAS COMING. Oh, and Rob Gullory is going to helllllllllll."
CHEW #1 2nd Printing (APR098373) and CHEW #2 (MAY090346), both thirty-two page full color comic books for $2.99, will be in stores July 1st, 2009.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
IDW Releases ComicMix’s GrimJack: The Manx Cat
First series to be published under exclusive agreement
San Diego, CA (June 9, 2009) – IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the first series of ComicMix.com properties, GrimJack: The Manx Cat. For the first time in print, fans can now enjoy the adventures of GrimJack in 26 full color pages published straight from the online comic. Writer John Ostrander and artist Timothy Trumanskillfully return to the grim and gritty interdimensional land of Cynosure, in which gun-for-hire GrimJack holds court in the fabled Munden’s Bar.
“We’re excited to be bring some of the best ComicMix properties to real-world books, and GrimJack is a great way to start,” said Greg Goldstein, chief operating officer of IDW. “The new books are a great new way to enjoy ComicMix fans to enjoy their favorite comics, and expose the properties to new fans.”
GrimJack debuted in the mid-80s and rapidly became one of First Comics’ best-selling titles. Created by Ostrander andTruman, the series was revived in 2005 for the graphic novel Killer Instinct, published by IDW, which is also home to the trade paperback reprints of the First Comics’ material.
“It’s sort of a homecoming for us,” GrimJack and ComicMix editor-in-chief Mike Gold notes. “We’ve had a long and productive relationship with IDW – absolutely the best I’ve had in my career. There’s no better choice to restart at the place we took off initially, with a brand-new GrimJack mini-series.”
GrimJack: The Manx Cat #1 will be available in stores in August. Diamond order code JUN09 0951
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
First series to be published under exclusive agreement
San Diego, CA (June 9, 2009) – IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the first series of ComicMix.com properties, GrimJack: The Manx Cat. For the first time in print, fans can now enjoy the adventures of GrimJack in 26 full color pages published straight from the online comic. Writer John Ostrander and artist Timothy Trumanskillfully return to the grim and gritty interdimensional land of Cynosure, in which gun-for-hire GrimJack holds court in the fabled Munden’s Bar.
“We’re excited to be bring some of the best ComicMix properties to real-world books, and GrimJack is a great way to start,” said Greg Goldstein, chief operating officer of IDW. “The new books are a great new way to enjoy ComicMix fans to enjoy their favorite comics, and expose the properties to new fans.”
GrimJack debuted in the mid-80s and rapidly became one of First Comics’ best-selling titles. Created by Ostrander andTruman, the series was revived in 2005 for the graphic novel Killer Instinct, published by IDW, which is also home to the trade paperback reprints of the First Comics’ material.
“It’s sort of a homecoming for us,” GrimJack and ComicMix editor-in-chief Mike Gold notes. “We’ve had a long and productive relationship with IDW – absolutely the best I’ve had in my career. There’s no better choice to restart at the place we took off initially, with a brand-new GrimJack mini-series.”
GrimJack: The Manx Cat #1 will be available in stores in August. Diamond order code JUN09 0951
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
IDW Releases the Veil
New series from El Torres and Gabriel Hernandez
San Diego, CA (June 10, 2009) – Blurring the line between the living and the dead, IDW is proud to launch a new comic series from writer El Torres (Zombies!: Eclipse of the Undead) and artist Gabriel Hernandez (Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always). The Veil, with the first issue available in stores today, chronicles Chris Luna, a private eye whose clients are all dead. Unable to make a living, she is forced to move back to Maine and confront the darkness lurking in her sleepy hometown.
“Gabriel showed us what he could do when he illustrated The Thief of Always, and it’s great to have him once again put his ability to convey otherworldly concepts to good use on The Veil,” said Chris Ryall IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. “Between his artistry and the great story telling of El Torres, we are very enthusiastic about The Veil.”
In the four-issue series, El Torres sets a truly eerie scene of ghosts wandering the streets of Crooksville, Maine and of residents slowly being driven insane by a supernatural force. Hernandez masterfully illustrates each nuance, including a malevolent presence known only as the Slug Man who threatens to rip the veil between the living and the dead.
In addition to covers by Hernandez, each issue will also feature a cover by award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood.
“It’s said that humans only use ten percent of our brains, but we don’t think that’s true,” commented El Torres and Hernandez. “As you’ll see in The Veil, the other 90 percent is frantically trying to hide the horror of reality from us.”
The Veil #1 is now available in stores. Diamond order code APR09 0872.
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
New series from El Torres and Gabriel Hernandez
San Diego, CA (June 10, 2009) – Blurring the line between the living and the dead, IDW is proud to launch a new comic series from writer El Torres (Zombies!: Eclipse of the Undead) and artist Gabriel Hernandez (Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always). The Veil, with the first issue available in stores today, chronicles Chris Luna, a private eye whose clients are all dead. Unable to make a living, she is forced to move back to Maine and confront the darkness lurking in her sleepy hometown.
“Gabriel showed us what he could do when he illustrated The Thief of Always, and it’s great to have him once again put his ability to convey otherworldly concepts to good use on The Veil,” said Chris Ryall IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. “Between his artistry and the great story telling of El Torres, we are very enthusiastic about The Veil.”
In the four-issue series, El Torres sets a truly eerie scene of ghosts wandering the streets of Crooksville, Maine and of residents slowly being driven insane by a supernatural force. Hernandez masterfully illustrates each nuance, including a malevolent presence known only as the Slug Man who threatens to rip the veil between the living and the dead.
In addition to covers by Hernandez, each issue will also feature a cover by award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood.
“It’s said that humans only use ten percent of our brains, but we don’t think that’s true,” commented El Torres and Hernandez. “As you’ll see in The Veil, the other 90 percent is frantically trying to hide the horror of reality from us.”
The Veil #1 is now available in stores. Diamond order code APR09 0872.
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Outlaw Entertainment To Hold International Artist Search
Winner to receive $1000.00
June 9, 2009: Outlaw Entertainment has announced the start of an international artist search, the purpose of which is to bring attention to new and undiscovered talent looking to break into the industry.
Aspiring artists interested in participating are asked to complete a five page sequential sample based on an existing Outlaw Entertainment script and submit the pages prior to the July 15th deadline date. The winner will receive $1000.00 (US) and will be announced at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con.
“A contest like this gives artists who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to be seen a chance to have their work displayed by industry professionals,” states Jason M. Burns, Outlaw Entertainment’s editor in chief. “A lot of times it’s just about putting yourself in the right place at the right time, and for one lucky artist, this will be that time.”
Two runners up will also receive one copy of every Outlaw Entertainment graphic novel published between June 2009 and June 2010… More than a dozen books.
“The money and the prizes are great, but this is a chance for someone somewhere to begin their career,” continues Burns. “All it takes is that one break, and Outlaw Entertainment is excited to be the starting point for undiscovered talent.”
For a complete list of rules and to download the sample scripts required for participation, visit www.outlaw-entertainment.com.
Winner to receive $1000.00
June 9, 2009: Outlaw Entertainment has announced the start of an international artist search, the purpose of which is to bring attention to new and undiscovered talent looking to break into the industry.
Aspiring artists interested in participating are asked to complete a five page sequential sample based on an existing Outlaw Entertainment script and submit the pages prior to the July 15th deadline date. The winner will receive $1000.00 (US) and will be announced at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con.
“A contest like this gives artists who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to be seen a chance to have their work displayed by industry professionals,” states Jason M. Burns, Outlaw Entertainment’s editor in chief. “A lot of times it’s just about putting yourself in the right place at the right time, and for one lucky artist, this will be that time.”
Two runners up will also receive one copy of every Outlaw Entertainment graphic novel published between June 2009 and June 2010… More than a dozen books.
“The money and the prizes are great, but this is a chance for someone somewhere to begin their career,” continues Burns. “All it takes is that one break, and Outlaw Entertainment is excited to be the starting point for undiscovered talent.”
For a complete list of rules and to download the sample scripts required for participation, visit www.outlaw-entertainment.com.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Friends-
Issue 35 of Comics Waiting Room in now online! Here’s the line-up!
Vince Moore looks at the great supervillains and wonders where the black ones are.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince36.html
Marc Mason follows up on his “death to new comic day” column.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason35.html
Matt Maxwell reminds us that all readers come from diverse points of view and experience and that it takes different measures to get and keep them interested in comics.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed43.html
Elliott Serrano has crossed the line from fanboy to pro and ruminates on how that experience has changed him.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw29.html
Avril Brown points out that it’s swimsuit season and checks the readiness of the great superheroines; in two weeks, she’ll be checking out the guys!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril32.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 35 of Comics Waiting Room in now online! Here’s the line-up!
Vince Moore looks at the great supervillains and wonders where the black ones are.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince36.html
Marc Mason follows up on his “death to new comic day” column.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason35.html
Matt Maxwell reminds us that all readers come from diverse points of view and experience and that it takes different measures to get and keep them interested in comics.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed43.html
Elliott Serrano has crossed the line from fanboy to pro and ruminates on how that experience has changed him.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw29.html
Avril Brown points out that it’s swimsuit season and checks the readiness of the great superheroines; in two weeks, she’ll be checking out the guys!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril32.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
PRESS RELEASE - JOSH HOWARD'S DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH MAKES WORLD PREMIERE AT ARLINGTON, TX'S LONE STAR COMICS!
Lone Star Comics to host World Premiere party for DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH!
8 June 2009 (Arlington, TX) - DEAD@17 creator Josh Howard celebrates his acclaimed horror series' move to Image Comics in a big way with a World Premiere party for DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH at Lone Star Comics in Southwest Arlington on Saturday, June 13th!
"Launching DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH at Lone Star Comics feels right as they've been supporters of mine since I started," Howard said. "The mini-series acts as a new beginning for the series, yet also ties in together threads long time fans have been following for a long time. Nara's new role in The Zodiac is going to really shake things up and bring out some more skeletons from the series' closet."
DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH catches fans up with Nara Kilday, the demonslayer recently resurrected to become an agent of the covert ops force, The Zodiac. Her new role sets up an all-new stage for the series as she attempts to safe guard her best friend, who may be key to the upcoming apocalypse. During Lone Star's World Premiere, Howard will be signing and doing free sketches for fans who purchase DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH #1, the latest Dead@17 series and the first to be published by Image Comics, or DEAD@17: ULTIMATE EDITION collection, which collects all four previous series. The event begins at 5 PM with food and drink made available throughout the night.
DEAD @ 17: AFTERBIRTH #1 (APR090331), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores June 17th, 2009. Lone Star Comics is located at 4001 W. Green Oaks Suite 153, Arlington, TX 76016. Please call 817-265-2550 for additional details. For more information on Josh Howard and Dead @ 17, please visit www.joshhoward.net
Lone Star Comics is one of the largest comic, gift, and specialty game retailers in the nation and serves North Texas with seven store locations. They also host the world’s largest selection of comics at www.mycomicshop.com for customers all over the world.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Lone Star Comics to host World Premiere party for DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH!
8 June 2009 (Arlington, TX) - DEAD@17 creator Josh Howard celebrates his acclaimed horror series' move to Image Comics in a big way with a World Premiere party for DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH at Lone Star Comics in Southwest Arlington on Saturday, June 13th!
"Launching DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH at Lone Star Comics feels right as they've been supporters of mine since I started," Howard said. "The mini-series acts as a new beginning for the series, yet also ties in together threads long time fans have been following for a long time. Nara's new role in The Zodiac is going to really shake things up and bring out some more skeletons from the series' closet."
DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH catches fans up with Nara Kilday, the demonslayer recently resurrected to become an agent of the covert ops force, The Zodiac. Her new role sets up an all-new stage for the series as she attempts to safe guard her best friend, who may be key to the upcoming apocalypse. During Lone Star's World Premiere, Howard will be signing and doing free sketches for fans who purchase DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH #1, the latest Dead@17 series and the first to be published by Image Comics, or DEAD@17: ULTIMATE EDITION collection, which collects all four previous series. The event begins at 5 PM with food and drink made available throughout the night.
DEAD @ 17: AFTERBIRTH #1 (APR090331), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores June 17th, 2009. Lone Star Comics is located at 4001 W. Green Oaks Suite 153, Arlington, TX 76016. Please call 817-265-2550 for additional details. For more information on Josh Howard and Dead @ 17, please visit www.joshhoward.net
Lone Star Comics is one of the largest comic, gift, and specialty game retailers in the nation and serves North Texas with seven store locations. They also host the world’s largest selection of comics at www.mycomicshop.com for customers all over the world.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Here’s what NBM Publishing will release in August!
THINGS UNDONE
By Shane White
Foreword by Robert Kirkman, creator of THE WALKING DEAD
The author of the acclaimed NORTH COUNTRY is back with a dark comedy!
Despite Rick Watt’s best efforts to keep it together, he feels his life is falling apart, turning him into a zombie. After a cross-country move with girlfriend in tow, his fresh start turns into a festering mess. As a video-game artist, Rick is subjected to the incompetence of three bosses and a kinky art director. His overactive imagination helps him cope until his seven-year relationship tailspins and his ex takes flight with the guy across the parking lot. Other jobs and a new girlfriend don’t look any better. Caught between his fantasy world and reality, Rick decides to pull the trigger.
Two-color trade paperback, 6” × 9”, 80 pages, $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-563-4
See preview art at http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/white/undonepre1.html
DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS, Volume 2 -- Innocence Lost
By Christophe Blain, Joann Sfar, and Lewis Trondheim
It’s cloak and dagger plus romantic bravura, with art by Eisner nominated Blain (GUS) and story by the legendary, Eisner-nominated Lewis Trondheim (LITTLE NOTHINGS, A.L.I.E.E.E.N.) and Joann Sfar (THE RABBI’S CAT).
Hyacinthe, Dungeon Keeper to be, continues to render justice in a cloak nightly as The Night Shirt and stumbles upon the one he pines for: Alexandra, an assassin, about to be raped! After Hyacinthe makes a valiant and heroic rescue, his wettest dreams come true … with dire consequences. In this volume’s second story, which takes place few years later, he’s unhappily married to someone else -- but then Alexandra plots to gain him back!
The first volume of THE EARLY YEARS sold out of its first printing -- and no wonder, with glowing reviews like "thrilling action and gentle whimsy nestle comfortably together in this swashbuckling fantasy" from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. Don’t miss the all-new Volume 2!
Full-color trade paperback, 6 ½” x 9”, 96 pages, $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-564-1
Also, Eurotica presents its next issue of SIZZLE:
SIZZLE # 43
Kevin Taylor is back with the final installment of “Girl, Second Coming”!
Plus Omaha the Cat Dancer, Barbarian Chicks, Casa Howhard and more!
Quarterly adult comics magazine, $5.95
So reserve your copies now at your favorite comics store!
See previews and more at www.nbmpublishing.com.
Visit our brand-new author/publisher blog at www.nbmpub.com/blog.
Our authors have direct access to post their latest, including art in progress!
For more information and to interact with us, visit www.nbmpub.com/comingup/comaug.html and our MySpace page, www.myspace.com/nbm_publishing.
THINGS UNDONE
By Shane White
Foreword by Robert Kirkman, creator of THE WALKING DEAD
The author of the acclaimed NORTH COUNTRY is back with a dark comedy!
Despite Rick Watt’s best efforts to keep it together, he feels his life is falling apart, turning him into a zombie. After a cross-country move with girlfriend in tow, his fresh start turns into a festering mess. As a video-game artist, Rick is subjected to the incompetence of three bosses and a kinky art director. His overactive imagination helps him cope until his seven-year relationship tailspins and his ex takes flight with the guy across the parking lot. Other jobs and a new girlfriend don’t look any better. Caught between his fantasy world and reality, Rick decides to pull the trigger.
Two-color trade paperback, 6” × 9”, 80 pages, $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-563-4
See preview art at http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/white/undonepre1.html
DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS, Volume 2 -- Innocence Lost
By Christophe Blain, Joann Sfar, and Lewis Trondheim
It’s cloak and dagger plus romantic bravura, with art by Eisner nominated Blain (GUS) and story by the legendary, Eisner-nominated Lewis Trondheim (LITTLE NOTHINGS, A.L.I.E.E.E.N.) and Joann Sfar (THE RABBI’S CAT).
Hyacinthe, Dungeon Keeper to be, continues to render justice in a cloak nightly as The Night Shirt and stumbles upon the one he pines for: Alexandra, an assassin, about to be raped! After Hyacinthe makes a valiant and heroic rescue, his wettest dreams come true … with dire consequences. In this volume’s second story, which takes place few years later, he’s unhappily married to someone else -- but then Alexandra plots to gain him back!
The first volume of THE EARLY YEARS sold out of its first printing -- and no wonder, with glowing reviews like "thrilling action and gentle whimsy nestle comfortably together in this swashbuckling fantasy" from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. Don’t miss the all-new Volume 2!
Full-color trade paperback, 6 ½” x 9”, 96 pages, $12.95, ISBN 978-1-56163-564-1
Also, Eurotica presents its next issue of SIZZLE:
SIZZLE # 43
Kevin Taylor is back with the final installment of “Girl, Second Coming”!
Plus Omaha the Cat Dancer, Barbarian Chicks, Casa Howhard and more!
Quarterly adult comics magazine, $5.95
So reserve your copies now at your favorite comics store!
See previews and more at www.nbmpublishing.com.
Visit our brand-new author/publisher blog at www.nbmpub.com/blog.
Our authors have direct access to post their latest, including art in progress!
For more information and to interact with us, visit www.nbmpub.com/comingup/comaug.html and our MySpace page, www.myspace.com/nbm_publishing.
IDW Announces Angel: Only Human
Four-issue miniseries starting in August
San Diego, CA (June 5, 2009) – Coming this August, IDW offers Angel fans yet another hair-raising adventure. Spinning out of IDW’s main Angel storyline, Angel: Only Human follows Illyria and Gunn on a bizarre road trip as they try to reconcile their “inner” demons with their newfound humanity. Written by Scott Lobdell with art by David Messina, Angel: Only Human is a funny and frightening five-part story with two of the Angelverse’s most complex and beloved characters.
“Angel: Only Human is a fun and creepy detour from the main storyline,” said Chris Ryall, IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. “This miniseries shows fans more about what’s happened to Illyria Gunn now that they’re both dealing with the consequences of After the Fall and how they tried to end, well, every thing.”
Available monthly beginning in August, Angel: Only Human takes Illyria and Gunn on a journey that involves funerals, fire, and family obligations. Not to mention the return of one of the most terrifying demon gangs from the original TV series, The Scourge. Artist David Messina beautifully illustrates every entrail-laden battle and heartfelt emotional moment as Gunn and Illyria realize they have far more in common than a desire for destruction. With striking covers by Messina, fans should also look out for variant covers by David Dorman.
Angel: Only Human #1 will be available in stores in August. Diamond order code JUN09 0935
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandizing
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
Four-issue miniseries starting in August
San Diego, CA (June 5, 2009) – Coming this August, IDW offers Angel fans yet another hair-raising adventure. Spinning out of IDW’s main Angel storyline, Angel: Only Human follows Illyria and Gunn on a bizarre road trip as they try to reconcile their “inner” demons with their newfound humanity. Written by Scott Lobdell with art by David Messina, Angel: Only Human is a funny and frightening five-part story with two of the Angelverse’s most complex and beloved characters.
“Angel: Only Human is a fun and creepy detour from the main storyline,” said Chris Ryall, IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. “This miniseries shows fans more about what’s happened to Illyria Gunn now that they’re both dealing with the consequences of After the Fall and how they tried to end, well, every thing.”
Available monthly beginning in August, Angel: Only Human takes Illyria and Gunn on a journey that involves funerals, fire, and family obligations. Not to mention the return of one of the most terrifying demon gangs from the original TV series, The Scourge. Artist David Messina beautifully illustrates every entrail-laden battle and heartfelt emotional moment as Gunn and Illyria realize they have far more in common than a desire for destruction. With striking covers by Messina, fans should also look out for variant covers by David Dorman.
Angel: Only Human #1 will be available in stores in August. Diamond order code JUN09 0935
About IDW
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandizing
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
ISSUE #1 SELLS OUT IN ONLY ONE WEEK!
LOS ANGELES - June 8th, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1, one of the premiere titles for their new BOOM! Kids imprint, has sold out in only one week! This follows on the heels of simultaneous pre-release sell outs for THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, as well as sell outs of CARS: THE ROOKIE #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #2 and THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 first printing may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comics Distributors is making the second printing of MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 available for retailers to order immediately and the second print will be featured in the June 17th issue of Diamond Dateline.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 second print (APR098331) features a brand new cover by Christopher Schons and will hit store shelves mid-July.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 follows the Muppet tradition of adapting a classic adventure in only the way that the Muppets can. Written by Tim Beedle and drawn by Armand Villavert Jr., the first printing of issue #1 of the much lauded miniseries shipped with two covers, with cover A by MOUSE GUARD's David Petersen and cover B by Shelli Paroline.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD has received critical praise from all quarters:
"Jim Henson would be proud! " -- The PullBox
"...a thrilling read..." -- Fandomania
"MUPPET ROBIN HOOD is as close to a sure thing as you can get - especially if you're a MUPPETS FAN." -- MTV Splash Page
"...a lot of fun..." - Eye on Comics
"...a good book, and Muppet fans will definitely enjoy it." - Comixtreme
BOOM! Studios announced the launch of their new imprint, "BOOM! Kids" in late March. BOOM! Kids serves as a child-appropriate home for BOOM!'s kid-friendly publishing content. The company's new imprint includes its own website, www.boom-kids.com. The premiere books for this imprint include THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, both released on March 25th, and CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 released April 1st.
All BOOM! Kids' titles will be serialized as individual 24 page comic books in Direct Market comic book collector shops and newsstands, then each four issue complete story will be collected into graphic novel trade paperbacks available in the mass market via Borders, Barnes & Noble and the direct market as well.
Recently, BOOM! Studios announced a national newsstand distribution agreement with Kable Distribution Services, Inc. for the BOOM! Kids line of the monthly publication to the newsstand market.
For additional information, see www.boom-kids.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
ISSUE #1 SELLS OUT IN ONLY ONE WEEK!
LOS ANGELES - June 8th, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1, one of the premiere titles for their new BOOM! Kids imprint, has sold out in only one week! This follows on the heels of simultaneous pre-release sell outs for THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1 and THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, as well as sell outs of CARS: THE ROOKIE #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #2 and THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comics Distributors is completely sold out, MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 first printing may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comics Distributors is making the second printing of MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 available for retailers to order immediately and the second print will be featured in the June 17th issue of Diamond Dateline.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 second print (APR098331) features a brand new cover by Christopher Schons and will hit store shelves mid-July.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 follows the Muppet tradition of adapting a classic adventure in only the way that the Muppets can. Written by Tim Beedle and drawn by Armand Villavert Jr., the first printing of issue #1 of the much lauded miniseries shipped with two covers, with cover A by MOUSE GUARD's David Petersen and cover B by Shelli Paroline.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD has received critical praise from all quarters:
"Jim Henson would be proud! " -- The PullBox
"...a thrilling read..." -- Fandomania
"MUPPET ROBIN HOOD is as close to a sure thing as you can get - especially if you're a MUPPETS FAN." -- MTV Splash Page
"...a lot of fun..." - Eye on Comics
"...a good book, and Muppet fans will definitely enjoy it." - Comixtreme
BOOM! Studios announced the launch of their new imprint, "BOOM! Kids" in late March. BOOM! Kids serves as a child-appropriate home for BOOM!'s kid-friendly publishing content. The company's new imprint includes its own website, www.boom-kids.com. The premiere books for this imprint include THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1, THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1, both released on March 25th, and CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 released April 1st.
All BOOM! Kids' titles will be serialized as individual 24 page comic books in Direct Market comic book collector shops and newsstands, then each four issue complete story will be collected into graphic novel trade paperbacks available in the mass market via Borders, Barnes & Noble and the direct market as well.
Recently, BOOM! Studios announced a national newsstand distribution agreement with Kable Distribution Services, Inc. for the BOOM! Kids line of the monthly publication to the newsstand market.
For additional information, see www.boom-kids.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
OPRAH WINFREY WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THE NEXT ‘FEMALE FORCE’ COMIC BOOK
Talk show and media icon Oprah Winfrey will be the featured subject on an upcoming issue of Bluewater Productions’ Female Force biography comic series.
The monthly series, which focuses on strong and influential women who are shaping modern history and culture, will document Oprah’s early childhood traumas through her rise to one of the most wealthy and powerful people in the world. It follows her multi-faceted careers including news anchor, Oscar-nominated actress, award-winning producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and, of course, talk show queen.
“When you conjure up the concept of “Female Force,” there are very few who immediately come to mind and Oprah’s name rises to the top of that list,” said Bluewater president Darren Davis, “Her influence on our culture has been profound.”
The title, which will be available this September, is written and drawn by “Female Force: Michelle Obama”, artist Joshua LaBello. Vinnie Tartamella, who illustrated the covers for all the other issues in the series will again provide the cover.
“She might not wear a cape, but she is some kind of super hero to a great many people,” Labello said, “Despite a childhood riddled with abuse and adversities, she turned her wounds into wisdom, grabbed hold of every opportunity, and reached a level of success that practically redefines the term.”
Female Force offers a broad examination of. Past issues include Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama& Sarah Palin. Female Force: Caroline Kennedy will be in stores later this month on June 24th.
The comic book series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.
To find a comic book store near you, go to the comic shop locator, www.comicshoplocator.com. “Female Force” books are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site’s top 300 books.
Talk show and media icon Oprah Winfrey will be the featured subject on an upcoming issue of Bluewater Productions’ Female Force biography comic series.
The monthly series, which focuses on strong and influential women who are shaping modern history and culture, will document Oprah’s early childhood traumas through her rise to one of the most wealthy and powerful people in the world. It follows her multi-faceted careers including news anchor, Oscar-nominated actress, award-winning producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and, of course, talk show queen.
“When you conjure up the concept of “Female Force,” there are very few who immediately come to mind and Oprah’s name rises to the top of that list,” said Bluewater president Darren Davis, “Her influence on our culture has been profound.”
The title, which will be available this September, is written and drawn by “Female Force: Michelle Obama”, artist Joshua LaBello. Vinnie Tartamella, who illustrated the covers for all the other issues in the series will again provide the cover.
“She might not wear a cape, but she is some kind of super hero to a great many people,” Labello said, “Despite a childhood riddled with abuse and adversities, she turned her wounds into wisdom, grabbed hold of every opportunity, and reached a level of success that practically redefines the term.”
Female Force offers a broad examination of. Past issues include Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama& Sarah Palin. Female Force: Caroline Kennedy will be in stores later this month on June 24th.
The comic book series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.
To find a comic book store near you, go to the comic shop locator, www.comicshoplocator.com. “Female Force” books are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site’s top 300 books.
Comics on Comics Live w/ Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Paul Jay this Wednesday June 10 @ Dream World Comics in Los Angeles!
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes the creator of The Middleman comic and TV series, Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Medium, Day One), along with Eliza Bayne (TikiBarTV, Electric Playground), Paul Jay (People You Like Show) and Tim Powers (BOP!) for another unforgettable night of comics and comedy!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=104689407496
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Dream World Comics is located at 12400 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Host Juan-Manuel Rocha welcomes the creator of The Middleman comic and TV series, Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Medium, Day One), along with Eliza Bayne (TikiBarTV, Electric Playground), Paul Jay (People You Like Show) and Tim Powers (BOP!) for another unforgettable night of comics and comedy!
The taping begins at 8pm and admission is FREE! Be sure to show up early to grab a good seat!
You can RSVP for this event on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=104689407496
Or you can find us online at ComicsOnComics.com
Dream World Comics is located at 12400 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a WebTV series where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Juan-Manuel Rocha and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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